Alameda Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Alameda, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 38
- Median Sale Price: $1,082,776
- Average Sale Price: $1,181,195
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $716
- Average Days on Market: 41
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 112.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Alameda moved 0.7% down (from $1,090,000 to $1,082,776). The number of homes sold was 35.7% up compared to the prior month (28 vs. 38). Average days on market shifted 34.9% down (63 days to 41 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 6.3% down (from $1,155,000 to $1,082,776). Sales volume is 34.5% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Alameda's spring market is showing some conflicting signals, but the most encouraging trend is the sharp uptick in buyer activity. April saw 38 homes sell compared to just 28 in March, a jump of nearly 36 percent. Buyers appear to be responding to the slightly lower inventory levels and faster-moving inventory—homes are sitting for just 41 days on average now, down from 63 days a month ago. This suggests the market is finding better balance between supply and demand heading into the traditionally strong selling season.
That said, prices are cooling from last year's levels. The median price has dipped 6.3 percent year-over-year, landing at just over $1.08 million. However, the fact that homes are still selling at 112 percent of list price shows Alameda remains a seller's market—prices are softening, but properties with realistic pricing are still generating competitive offers. The 112 active listings currently on the market represent a healthy supply relative to recent months, giving buyers actual choices rather than bidding wars.
What's happening here is fairly typical for spring: seasonal demand is kicking in, inventory has loosened up slightly, and price corrections from last year are moderating buyer resistance. Single-family homes dominate sales, which makes sense given Alameda's character. If this momentum holds, we could see a more balanced market emerge over the next few months.
Alameda Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94501 | 25 | $1,321,000 | $754 | 39 |
| 94502 | 13 | $860,000 | $643 | 45 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 21 | $1,438,000 | $832 |
| TOWNHOMES | 9 | $860,000 | $614 |
| CONDOS | 7 | $580,000 | $530 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,750,000 | $506 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 4 |
| $750K+ | 31 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 112 active listings in Alameda with a median asking price of $998,000 and an average of 54 days on market.
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