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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Watsonville is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2022

At the same time last year, Watsonville was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Watsonville, CA

How much do homes in Watsonville, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$782,500

$577/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2022

+$62,500(+8.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Watsonville have sold for 8.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Watsonville was $782,500 in November 2023, up 8.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $577.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2022Nov 2023CHANGE
1 $449.7K$444.5K
-1.2%
2 $625K$580K
-7.2%
3 $788K$810K
+2.8%
4 $890K$990K
+11.2%
5+ $910K$2.2M
+147.3%

Summary: Watsonville housing prices by bedroom type for November 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 147.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Watsonville
+8.7%
Pajaro
+1.7%

Housing Supply in Watsonville, CA

How many homes are available in Watsonville, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
7773-5.2%

Summary: The Watsonville real estate market had 73 homes for sale in November 2023, a 5.2% decrease compared to October 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
1 67
+16.7%
2 2524
-4.0%
3 3124
-22.6%
4 1012
+20.0%
5+ 56
+20.0%

Summary: The Watsonville housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 22.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2023Nov 2023CHANGE
1813-27.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Watsonville, you may be able to get a good deal. 53.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 13 homes were sold or pending in Watsonville in November 2023, down by 27.8% month-over-month. Of the 13 sold homes, 54% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 23% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Watsonville, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2022Nov 2023CHANGE
14 Days20 Days+39.0%

Summary: Homes in Watsonville had an average of 20 days on market in Nov 2023, up by 39% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

10 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2023, 13 homes were sold in Watsonville; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 23% 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.

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