Is South Berkeley, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing South Berkeley is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, South Berkeley was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

South Berkeley is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in South Berkeley, CA

How much do homes in South Berkeley, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,278,500

$907/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$188,500(+17.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in South Berkeley have sold for 17.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in South Berkeley was $1,278,500 in November 2024, up 17.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $907.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $565K$800K
+41.6%
2 $965K$1.1M
+19.2%
3 $1.2M$1.2M
+3.7%
4 $1.5M$1.6M
+7.8%
5+ $1.4M$1.3M
-6.3%

Summary: South Berkeley housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 41.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 19.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

South Berkeley
+17.3%
Brushrod
-20.6%

Housing Supply in South Berkeley, CA

How many homes are available in South Berkeley, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2319-17.4%

Summary: The South Berkeley real estate market had 19 homes for sale in November 2024, a 17.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 76
-14.3%
3 75
-28.6%
4 44
0.0%
5+ 43
-25.0%

Summary: The South Berkeley housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
103-70.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

0 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in South Berkeley, you could pay more than the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 3 homes were sold or pending in South Berkeley in November 2024, down by 70.0% month-over-month. Of the 3 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 67% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for South Berkeley, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in South Berkeley, CA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
31 Days28 Days-10.1%

Summary: Homes in South Berkeley had an average of 28 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 10.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in South Berkeley are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 3 homes were sold in South Berkeley; 33% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 21 Days Ago

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