The East Bay housing market—covering Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo—continues to show solid demand, particularly for single-family homes. With 96 closed sales in the detached home category and a median sold price of $906,500, this segment remains the core of market activity. Homes are moving quickly as well, with a median of just 12 days on market, indicating that well-priced listings are still attracting strong buyer attention.

The Central Contra Costa housing market—covering Concord, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek—remains active, particularly in the single-family home segment. Detached homes accounted for the majority of transactions this past month, with 85 closed sales and a median sold price of $1,000,000.

Livermore boasts a robust economic profile with a median household income ranging from $125,000 to $135,000, positioning it firmly within the upper-middle-income bracket of Bay Area communities. This strong income base reflects the professional nature of the workforce and the city's appeal to educated, career-focused individuals and families. The income levels support the local housing market while making Livermore more accessible than ultra-high-income communities like Palo

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The Tri-Valley market last month reflected a stable but segmented landscape. Single Family homes led activity with over 100 closed sales and a median price just above $1.5M. Pleasanton emerged as a standout, combining strong pricing with the fastest median DOM, while San Ramon followed closely with efficient absorption.

Last month’s Tri-Cities market showed balanced but competitive conditions across Fremont, Union City, and Newark. Single Family homes remained the primary driver of activity, closing at a median price just under $1.5M with an average market time of less than two weeks.

The South Bay market last month demonstrated robust activity across all major cities, anchored by strong Single Family demand. With over 250 closed Single Family sales and a median DOM of just 10 days, buyer competition remains intense, particularly in core tech-driven markets like Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Campbell.

Last month’s Mid-Peninsula data reinforces the region’s position as one of the Bay Area’s most competitive and high-priced markets. Single Family homes dominated activity, closing at a median price above $2.4M and spending less than 10 days on the market on average. Burlingame and Menlo Park posted some of the fastest absorption rates, reflecting strong demand driven by schools, commute access, and long-term value.

The Lamorinda market last month underscored its reputation as one of the East Bay’s premier luxury enclaves. Single Family homes dominated activity, posting a robust median sold price above $2M and an exceptionally fast median DOM of just 10 days—clear signs of sustained buyer demand.

Last month’s East Bay data highlights a market still anchored by Single Family homes, which continue to sell quickly across all cities. Castro Valley stands out with the highest median sold price, reinforcing its appeal to buyers prioritizing schools and long-term value. Hayward remains the most active market by volume, benefiting from relatively accessible pricing and central location.

The Central Contra Costa market last month reflected a clear split by property type and city. Single Family homes remained the backbone of market activity, accounting for the majority of closed sales and moving quickly, especially in Walnut Creek and Concord.

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Last month’s Tri-Valley housing market reflected steady demand across all five cities, with single-family homes accounting for the majority of closed sales. Danville continued to stand out as the premium market, posting the highest median sold price, while San Ramon and Livermore demonstrated strong buyer urgency with shorter selling timelines.

Last month’s Tri-Cities housing market showed solid activity, anchored by single-family homes across Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Fremont remained the clear leader, posting the highest median sold price and the greatest number of closed sales, underscoring its continued appeal to move-up buyers and families prioritizing schools and commute access.

Last month’s South Bay housing market demonstrated sustained momentum, driven primarily by single-family home demand across both core and luxury submarkets. San Jose continued to anchor overall activity with the highest number of closed sales, offering relatively more attainable entry points within the region.

Last month’s Mid-Peninsula market activity was firmly anchored by single-family home sales, which accounted for all meaningful closed transactions across the region. Median pricing remained elevated, reflecting continued demand for proximity to major job centers, top schools, and established neighborhoods.