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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Berkeley is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Berkeley, CA

How much do homes in Berkeley, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,405,000

$903/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$6,600(+0.5%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Berkeley has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Berkeley was $1,405,000 in November 2024, up 0.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $903.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $728K$667.5K
-8.3%
2 $1.0M$1.1M
+4.4%
3 $1.5M$1.5M
0.0%
4 $1.8M$1.9M
+2.2%
5+ $2.2M$2.2M
+1.3%

Summary: Berkeley housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Berkeley
0.5%
Oakland
0%
Emeryville
-0.1%
Albany
-4.6%
Briones
-9.5%

Housing Supply in Berkeley, CA

How many homes are available in Berkeley, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
167130-22.2%

Summary: The Berkeley real estate market had 130 homes for sale in November 2024, a 22.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1512
-20.0%
2 4225
-40.5%
3 4742
-10.6%
4 4636
-21.7%
5+ 1715
-11.8%

Summary: The Berkeley housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 40.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 21.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6740-40.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

31 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Berkeley, you could pay more than the asking price. 81.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 40 homes were sold or pending in Berkeley in November 2024, down by 40.3% month-over-month. Of the 38 sold homes, 13% were sold under asking, 5% were sold at asking, and 82% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Berkeley, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
21 Days26 Days+23.2%

Summary: Homes in Berkeley had an average of 26 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 23.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

29 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 40 homes were sold in Berkeley; 73% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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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