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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Novato is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Novato, CA

How much do homes in Novato, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,061,666

$583/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$29,166(+2.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Novato have sold for 2.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Novato was $1,061,666 in September 2024, up 2.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $583.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $360K$385K
+6.9%
2 $609.9K$565K
-7.4%
3 $960K$977K
+1.8%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+7.2%
5+ $1.6M$1.6M
0.3%

Summary: Novato housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 0.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Northwest Marin
+4.2%
Novato
+2.8%

Housing Supply in Novato, CA

How many homes are available in Novato, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
135153+13.3%

Summary: The Novato real estate market had 153 homes for sale in September 2024, a 13.3% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 2025
+25.0%
3 5661
+8.9%
4 5154
+5.9%
5+ 712
+71.4%

Summary: The Novato housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 71.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
3534-2.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Novato, you could pay more than the asking price. 41.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 34 homes were sold or pending in Novato in September 2024, down by 2.9% month-over-month. Of the 34 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 41% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Novato, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
28 Days23 Days-16.7%

Summary: Homes in Novato had an average of 23 days on market in Sep 2024, down by 16.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1 Home Was Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Novato has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During September 2024, 34 homes were sold in Novato; 3% of homes were sold within 30 days, 6% 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 8 Days Ago

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