San Francisco Bay Area Market Reports

We all know the Bay Area housing market is a bit of a rollercoaster—it’s dynamic, sometimes unpredictable, and always requires a good read on what’s happening locally. That’s where we come in at Kinoko. We’re here to help you navigate this ever-changing landscape, offering the latest data and real, honest insights to guide you through every Bay Area submarket.

This guide is meant to be your go-to resource, covering everything from San Francisco to the East Bay, North Bay, Silicon Valley, and beyond. Whether you’ve owned your home for years and want to fine-tune your investment strategy, or you’re a first-time buyer just getting your feet wet, our reports are designed with you in mind.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

Detailed Market Breakdowns: We dive into the trends in each area, from pricing shifts to inventory levels, giving you the full picture.
Data You Can Trust: Everything we share is backed by the latest and most reliable data, so you’re always in the know.
Market Projections: Using our deep experience in the Bay Area market, we offer thoughtful forecasts so you can plan ahead with confidence.
Expert Insights: We tap into the expertise of local industry leaders, bringing you well-rounded perspectives on what’s happening right now.

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So, let’s dig in. Take a look below for a closer look at each Bay Area region and its unique market dynamics. If you're thinking about selling in San Francisco, explore our guide to the best time to sell a home.

Hope you find this helpful!

Key Takeaways by Region

1

San Francisco

The single-family median sale price jumped back above $2 million in September, finishing 18.4% higher than a year ago at $2,054,000. Single-family homes continue to sell in 12 days, while condos have accelerated dramatically to just 14 days, down from 26 days last September.

2

Silicon Valley

Single-family median prices diverged again in September, with San Mateo County up 6.50% year over year to $2,129,000 while Santa Clara County slipped 2.56% to $1,900,000. Condo pricing is where the real softness lives, with all three counties posting year-over-year declines, including double-digit drops in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz.

3

East Bay

Single-family prices are holding roughly flat year over year, with Alameda County at $1,250,000 and Contra Costa County at $850,500, both easing modestly from their late-spring highs. Inventory has tightened meaningfully, with single-family listings down 18.75% and condo listings down 18.36% compared to September of last year.

4

North Bay

Median single-family prices climbed year over year in three of four counties, led by Sonoma County at 7.79% growth, while Solano County slipped 5.74%. Inventory continues to tighten sharply, with single-family listings for sale down 28.15% year over year and new listings off 24.05%.

5

Greater Bay Area

Inventory has thinned across the board, with roughly 7,700 single-family homes for sale region-wide against about 9,700 a year ago, a decline of nearly 21%, and condo supply off a comparable 18%. Homes are selling faster nearly everywhere, with San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Marin all clearing in two weeks or less and Napa cutting its single-family marketing time nearly in half.

6

United States

Median home sale prices have declined for the third straight month, slipping to $417,500 in September, though they remain slightly above where they were a year ago. Inventory broke out of its four-month plateau in September, climbing to 1,600,000 homes, the highest level in over a year.

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