Is San Mateo County, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Mateo County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, San Mateo County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

San Mateo County is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in San Mateo County, CA

How much do homes in San Mateo County, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,656,900

$1,041/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$106,338(+6.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Mateo County have sold for 6.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Mateo County was $1,656,900 in November 2024, up 6.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,041.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $582K$565.4K
-2.8%
2 $1.0M$1.1M
+2.4%
3 $1.5M$1.6M
+6.4%
4 $2.3M$2.4M
+8.4%
5+ $3.6M$3.6M
-1.9%

Summary: San Mateo County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Santa Clara County
+10.1%
San Mateo County
+6.9%
San Francisco County
+1.9%
Santa Cruz County
+1.9%

Housing Supply in San Mateo County, CA

How many homes are available in San Mateo County, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,3531,104-18.4%

Summary: The San Mateo County real estate market had 1,104 homes for sale in November 2024, a 18.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 7263
-12.5%
2 290256
-11.7%
3 504380
-24.6%
4 299249
-16.7%
5+ 188156
-17.0%

Summary: The San Mateo County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 24.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 17%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
439378-13.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

118 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

29 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

207 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Mateo County, you could pay more than the asking price. 58.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 378 homes were sold or pending in San Mateo County in November 2024, down by 13.9% month-over-month. Of the 354 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 58% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Mateo County, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in San Mateo County, CA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
29 Days33 Days+14.1%

Summary: Homes in San Mateo County had an average of 33 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 14.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

266 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

83 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

27 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in San Mateo County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 378 homes were sold in San Mateo County; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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