Is Watsonville, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Watsonville is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Watsonville has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Watsonville, CA

How much do homes in Watsonville, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$800,000

$583/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$100,500(+14.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Watsonville have sold for 14.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Watsonville was $800,000 in May 2024, up 14.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $583.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $422.2K$385K
-8.8%
2 $575K$590K
+2.6%
3 $740K$811K
+9.6%
4 $870K$1.0M
+16.7%
5+ $1.3M$2.6M
+97.2%

Summary: Watsonville housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 97.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Watsonville
+14.4%
Pajaro
-0.3%

Housing Supply in Watsonville, CA

How many homes are available in Watsonville, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
7987+10.1%

Summary: The Watsonville real estate market had 87 homes for sale in May 2024, a 10.1% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 710
+42.9%
2 2328
+21.7%
3 2827
-3.6%
4 1513
-13.3%
5+ 69
+50.0%

Summary: The Watsonville housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 42.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 21.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 13.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
22220.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Watsonville, you could pay more than the asking price. 40.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in Watsonville in May 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 22 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Watsonville, CA

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
38 Days29 Days-22.9%

Summary: Homes in Watsonville had an average of 29 days on market in May 2024, down by 22.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 22 homes were sold in Watsonville; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

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