November 2025 - East Bay Market Insights

The Local Lowdown

Quick Take

Single-family home median sale prices declined slightly year-over-year. Inventories remain slightly higher than last year. Listings are spending more time on the market, with single-family homes taking more than 20 percent longer to sell.

The East Bay returns to year-over-year declines in median sale price

After a brief pause in August, single-family home prices dipped in September by 1.59 percent in Contra Costa and 1.98 percent in Alameda. Listings remain within their historical price bands.
Condos saw larger declines, with Contra Costa dropping 4.21 percent year-over-year.

Inventories have begun to normalize as summer buildup is sold off

After summer inventory accumulation, September saw normalization. Single-family inventory is up only 2.41 percent year-over-year, and condo inventory is 6.75 percent higher. This is supported by nearly 10 percent more homes sold compared to last year.

Listings are still moving relatively quickly

Although listings are taking longer, they remain active. Alameda single-family homes spend 17 days on the market, up 21.43 percent year-over-year. Contra Costa spends 23 days, up 27.78 percent. Condo listings increased by 45.45 percent in Alameda and 37.50 percent in Contra Costa, averaging 32 and 33 days, respectively.

Single-family homes remain sellers market and condos remain buyers market

MSI confirms East Bay single-family homes in sellers territory: Alameda at 2.1 months, Contra Costa at 2.6 months. Condo markets are buyer-favored: Alameda 5 months, Contra Costa 4 months.

Bottom Line East Bay

East Bay single-family homes remain in sellers market despite slight price dips, while condos continue to favor buyers. Inventory is stabilizing, and homes are still selling quickly relative to seasonal norms. Buyers and sellers need to act with awareness of local conditions.