Is Menlo Park, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Menlo Park is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Menlo Park, CA

How much do homes in Menlo Park, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$2,401,333

$1,401/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$198,666(-7.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Menlo Park have sold for 7.6% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Menlo Park was $2,401,333 in April 2024, down 7.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,401.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $1.2M$777.5K
-36.6%
2 $1.4M$1.5M
+1.3%
3 $2.0M$2.1M
+7.0%
4 $4.2M$4.0M
-4.6%
5+ $5.5M$5.3M
-2.1%

Summary: Menlo Park housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 36.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

East Palo Alto
+3.1%
Redwood City
+1.3%
Atherton
-0.9%
Palo Alto
-3.2%
Menlo Park
-7.6%

Housing Supply in Menlo Park, CA

How many homes are available in Menlo Park, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
84110+31.0%

Summary: The Menlo Park real estate market had 110 homes for sale in April 2024, a 31.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 12
+100.0%
2 1516
+6.7%
3 2531
+24.0%
4 2537
+48.0%
5+ 1824
+33.3%

Summary: The Menlo Park 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 6.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 24%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 48%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
3329-12.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Menlo Park, you could pay more than the asking price. 53.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Menlo Park in April 2024, down by 12.1% month-over-month. Of the 26 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 54% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Menlo Park, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
34 Days12 Days-62.5%

Summary: Homes in Menlo Park had an average of 12 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 62.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

24 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 29 homes were sold in Menlo Park; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% 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 14 Days Ago

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