Is Downtown San Jose, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Downtown San Jose is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

Since last year, Downtown San Jose has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Downtown San Jose, CA

How much do homes in Downtown San Jose, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$980,000

$752/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$65,000(+7.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Downtown San Jose have sold for 7.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Downtown San Jose was $980,000 in September 2024, up 7.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $752.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $715K$615K
-14.0%
2 $850K$860K
+1.2%
3 $1.1M$1.2M
+9.8%
4 $1.2M$1.4M
+20.2%
5+ $1.3M$1.3M
-6.6%

Summary: Downtown San Jose housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 14%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 20.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Downtown San Jose
+7.1%
Hensley
+3.5%

Housing Supply in Downtown San Jose, CA

How many homes are available in Downtown San Jose, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
7887+11.5%

Summary: The Downtown San Jose real estate market had 87 homes for sale in September 2024, a 11.5% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 1213
+8.3%
2 3437
+8.8%
3 1825
+38.9%
4 107
-30.0%
5+ 45
+25.0%

Summary: The Downtown San Jose housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 38.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 30%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1923+21.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Downtown San Jose, you could pay more than the asking price. 52.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 23 homes were sold or pending in Downtown San Jose in September 2024, up by 21.1% month-over-month. Of the 23 sold homes, 39% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 52% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Downtown San Jose, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Downtown San Jose, CA?

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
32 Days25 Days-22.9%

Summary: Homes in Downtown San Jose had an average of 25 days on market in Sep 2024, down by 22.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

18 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 23 homes were sold in Downtown San Jose; 78% of homes were sold within 30 days, 17% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% 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 Sep 1, 2024

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