Is San Mateo County, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since March 2023
Since last year, San Mateo County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in San Mateo County, CA
How much do homes in San Mateo County, CA cost?
Median Sold Price
$1,576,617
$1,007/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in San Mateo County was $1,576,617 in March 2024, down 1.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,007.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | $600K | $573.5K | -4.4% |
2 Bedrooms | $1.1M | $1.0M | -1.0% |
3 Bedrooms | $1.5M | $1.5M | -2.4% |
4 Bedrooms | $2.4M | $2.3M | -3.1% |
5+ Bedrooms | $3.6M | $3.4M | -4.2% |
Summary: San Mateo County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.2%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Santa Clara County | $1.4M | $1.5M | +4.4% |
San Mateo County | $1.5M | $1.5M | -1.2% |
Santa Cruz County | $1.1M | $1.1M | -3.1% |
San Francisco County | $1.4M | $1.3M | -3.9% |
Housing Supply in San Mateo County, CA
How many homes are available in San Mateo County, CA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
903 | 1,098 | +21.6% |
Summary: The San Mateo County real estate market had 1,098 homes for sale in March 2024, a 21.6% increase compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 55 | 66 | +20.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 211 | 240 | +13.7% |
3 Bedrooms | 315 | 378 | +20.0% |
4 Bedrooms | 202 | 252 | +24.8% |
5+ Bedrooms | 120 | 162 | +35.0% |
Summary: The San Mateo County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 24.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 35%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
268 | 331 | +23.5% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
81 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
36 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
203 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 331 homes were sold or pending in San Mateo County in March 2024, up by 23.5% month-over-month. Of the 320 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 63% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for San Mateo County, CA
How long does it take to sell a home in San Mateo County, CA?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
29 Days | 27 Days | -5.3% |
Summary: Homes in San Mateo County had an average of 27 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 5.3% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
245 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
36 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
19 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 331 homes were sold in San Mateo County; 74% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.