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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Salinas is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Salinas, CA

How much do homes in Salinas, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$738,333

$466/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$77,666(+11.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Salinas have sold for 11.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Salinas was $738,333 in April 2024, up 11.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $466.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $329.5K$329.9K
0.1%
2 $500K$580K
+16.0%
3 $659K$715.5K
+8.6%
4 $755.9K$815K
+7.8%
5+ $865K$929.5K
+7.5%

Summary: Salinas housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.5%.

Housing Supply in Salinas, CA

How many homes are available in Salinas, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
165175+6.1%

Summary: The Salinas real estate market had 175 homes for sale in April 2024, a 6.1% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 58
+60.0%
2 2227
+22.7%
3 7777
0.0%
4 4142
+2.4%
5+ 2021
+5.0%

Summary: The Salinas housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 60%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 22.7%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
5357+7.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

19 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

24 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Salinas, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 57 homes were sold or pending in Salinas in April 2024, up by 7.5% month-over-month. Of the 54 sold homes, 35% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 44% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Salinas, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
27 Days30 Days+8.7%

Summary: Homes in Salinas had an average of 30 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 8.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

36 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 57 homes were sold in Salinas; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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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