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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Capitola is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Capitola, CA

How much do homes in Capitola, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$875,000

$839/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$175,000(-16.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Capitola have sold for 16.7% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Capitola was $875,000 in April 2024, down 16.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $839.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $1.2M$894.9K
-27.4%
2 $805K$732K
-9.1%
3 $1.6M$1.6M
-1.1%
4 $1.9M$1.6M
-16.9%
5+ -$1.4M
N/A

Summary: Capitola housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 27.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Aptos
-2.0%
Soquel
-3.2%
Capitola
-16.7%

Housing Supply in Capitola, CA

How many homes are available in Capitola, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
3235+9.4%

Summary: The Capitola real estate market had 35 homes for sale in April 2024, a 9.4% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 1820
+11.1%
3 1011
+10.0%
4 43
-25.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The Capitola housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1012+20.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Capitola, you could pay more than the asking price. 58.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 12 homes were sold or pending in Capitola in April 2024, up by 20.0% month-over-month. Of the 12 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 58% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Capitola, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
22 Days21 Days-1.5%

Summary: Homes in Capitola had an average of 21 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 1.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 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 Capitola are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 12 homes were sold in Capitola; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% 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 16 Days Ago

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