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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Monterey is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Monterey, CA

How much do homes in Monterey, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,040,500

$735/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$10,500(+1.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Monterey have sold for 1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Monterey was $1,040,500 in April 2024, up 1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $735.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $475K$487K
+2.5%
2 $775K$830K
+7.1%
3 $1.1M$1.2M
+0.9%
4 $1.5M$1.7M
+12.3%
5+ $1.6M$2.5M
+59.4%

Summary: Monterey housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 59.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Del Rey Oaks
+7.8%
Seaside
+7.3%
Pacific Grove
+2.0%
Monterey
+1.0%
Pebble Beach
-10.2%

Housing Supply in Monterey, CA

How many homes are available in Monterey, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
6791+35.8%

Summary: The Monterey real estate market had 91 homes for sale in April 2024, a 35.8% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 810
+25.0%
2 1827
+50.0%
3 2534
+36.0%
4 1215
+25.0%
5+ 45
+25.0%

Summary: The Monterey housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 36%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 25%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 25%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1329+123.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Monterey, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Monterey in April 2024, up by 123.1% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Monterey, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
30 Days47 Days+57.2%

Summary: Homes in Monterey had an average of 47 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 57.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 29 homes were sold in Monterey; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 7% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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 10 Days Ago

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