Is Half Moon Bay, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Half Moon Bay is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

At the same time last year, Half Moon Bay was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay, CA

How much do homes in Half Moon Bay, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,700,000

$753/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$167,500(+10.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Half Moon Bay have sold for 10.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Half Moon Bay was $1,700,000 in August 2024, up 10.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $753.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 -$550K
N/A
2 $877K$837.5K
-4.5%
3 $1.4M$1.5M
+8.5%
4 $1.7M$2.0M
+12.6%
5+ $2.0M$2.7M
+37.3%

Summary: Half Moon Bay housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 37.3%.

Housing Supply in Half Moon Bay, CA

How many homes are available in Half Moon Bay, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
3740+8.1%

Summary: The Half Moon Bay real estate market had 40 homes for sale in August 2024, a 8.1% increase compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 57
+40.0%
3 1314
+7.7%
4 1312
-7.7%
5+ 67
+16.7%

Summary: The Half Moon Bay housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 40%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
106-40.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Half Moon Bay, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Half Moon Bay in August 2024, down by 40.0% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Half Moon Bay, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Half Moon Bay, CA?

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
26 Days109 Days+322.4%

Summary: Homes in Half Moon Bay had an average of 109 days on market in Aug 2024, up by 322.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Half Moon Bay are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During August 2024, 6 homes were sold in Half Moon Bay; 33% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 67% 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 19 Days Ago

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