Castro Valley Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Castro Valley, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 40
- Median Sale Price: $1,055,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,114,150
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $722
- Average Days on Market: 54
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 105.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Castro Valley moved 2.3% down (from $1,080,000 to $1,055,000). The number of homes sold was 37.9% up compared to the prior month (29 vs. 40). Average days on market shifted 22.7% up (44 days to 54 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 17.8% down (from $1,284,000 to $1,055,000). Sales volume is 0.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Castro Valley's housing market is showing mixed signals heading into late spring. On the positive side, April saw a significant uptick in sales volume, jumping nearly 38 percent from March to reach 40 homes sold. This suggests buyers are shaking off early-year hesitation and testing the market as we enter the traditional spring buying season. The fact that homes are selling above asking price—at a 105.8 percent sale-to-list ratio—indicates there's still legitimate demand in the area despite cooling prices year-over-year.
However, the median price drop of 17.8 percent compared to last April tells a larger story. We're seeing the cumulative effect of higher interest rates and the broader Bay Area correction that's been underway since 2022. While April's month-over-month median dip of 2.3 percent is relatively modest, days on market have crept up to 54 days, suggesting homes aren't moving quite as quickly as they were earlier in the spring. With 69 active listings and inventory appearing somewhat healthy, sellers are facing a more balanced market than they did a year ago.
If you're considering selling in Castro Valley, this is still a seller's market by many measures, but expectations around price appreciation have shifted significantly from peak pandemic levels.
Castro Valley Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94546 | 29 | $988,000 | $749 | 47 |
| 94552 | 10 | $1,437,500 | $666 | 74 |
| 94578 | 1 | $910,000 | $474 | 44 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 31 | $1,200,000 | $759 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $840,000 | $602 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $685,000 | $504 |
| LAND | 2 | $490,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 3 |
| $750K+ | 36 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 69 active listings in Castro Valley with a median asking price of $1,049,999 and an average of 72 days on market.
Thinking About Selling Your Castro Valley Home?
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