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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Albany is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Albany, CA

How much do homes in Albany, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,080,000

$911/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

-$45,000(-4.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Albany have sold for 4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Albany was $1,080,000 in May 2024, down 4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $911.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $412.5K$457.5K
+10.9%
2 $960K$907.5K
-5.5%
3 $1.4M$1.4M
-4.9%
4 $1.5M$1.9M
+19.9%
5+ $1.6M$2.0M
+22.3%

Summary: Albany housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 19.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 22.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

West Contra Costa
+0.7%
Richmond
0.1%
El Cerrito
-3.3%
Albany
-4.0%
Berkeley
-8.9%

Housing Supply in Albany, CA

How many homes are available in Albany, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
3543+22.9%

Summary: The Albany real estate market had 43 homes for sale in May 2024, a 22.9% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 45
+25.0%
2 2126
+23.8%
3 66
0.0%
4 34
+33.3%
5+ 12
+100.0%

Summary: The Albany housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 23.8%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 100%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1216+33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Albany, you could pay more than the asking price. 75% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Albany in May 2024, up by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 75% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Albany, CA

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
48 Days19 Days-60.4%

Summary: Homes in Albany had an average of 19 days on market in May 2024, down by 60.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

13 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 16 homes were sold in Albany; 81% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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