Castro Valley Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Castro Valley, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 41
- Median Sale Price: $1,150,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,197,074
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $668
- Average Days on Market: 47
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Castro Valley moved 1.5% down (from $1,167,500 to $1,150,000). The number of homes sold was 2.5% up compared to the prior month (40 vs. 41). Average days on market shifted 0.0% down (47 days to 47 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 3.4% down (from $1,190,000 to $1,150,000). Sales volume is 38.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Castro Valley's housing market is showing subtle signs of cooling as summer rolls on. The median home price dipped 1.5 percent month-over-month to $1.15 million, continuing a downward trend from last year's $1.19 million. While we're only looking at a 3.4 percent year-over-year decline, the pattern suggests sellers are moderating their price expectations in a market where homes are sitting longer. Buyers clearly have some negotiating power—homes are selling for 2.4 percent above asking on average, but that's a modest premium compared to the frothy conditions we saw in previous years.
The real story here is inventory. With 102 active listings on the market and homes taking 47 days to sell, Castro Valley is shifting toward a more balanced environment. Properties are sitting an average of 63 days before finding a buyer, indicating supply is keeping pace with demand. The slight uptick in sales volume month-over-month is encouraging for market health, though it's worth noting the comparison to last year shows fewer overall transactions.
For buyers, this is the most favorable moment we've seen in Castro Valley in quite some time. You're getting genuine negotiating room without watching properties vanish in hours. Sellers, meanwhile, should be realistic about pricing—the days of automatic appreciation seem firmly behind us.
Castro Valley Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94546 | 25 | $1,125,000 | $678 | 45 |
| 94552 | 9 | $1,548,000 | $705 | 37 |
| 94578 | 7 | $800,000 | $586 | 73 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 37 | $1,175,000 | $680 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $960,000 | $570 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $795,000 | $514 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 40 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 102 active listings in Castro Valley with a median asking price of $1,008,749 and an average of 63 days on market.
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