Cotati Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Cotati, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 9
- Median Sale Price: $568,000
- Average Sale Price: $756,889
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $574
- Average Days on Market: 66
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Cotati moved 13.6% up (from $500,000 to $568,000). The number of homes sold was 0.0% down compared to the prior month (9 vs. 9). Average days on market shifted 4.3% down (69 days to 66 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 12.6% down (from $650,000 to $568,000). Sales volume is 28.6% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Cotati's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While the median price jumped 13.6% month-over-month to $568,000, the year-over-year comparison tells a different story, with prices down 12.6% from last year. This suggests we're seeing normal spring seasonality rather than a sustained upward trend. The fact that sales volume held steady at 9 homes—matching last month and up 28.6% annually—indicates steady buyer interest, though the market isn't exactly booming.
What's encouraging is that homes are selling faster and closer to asking price. Days on market dropped to 66, and that 101.8% sale-to-list ratio means sellers are getting slightly above their asking prices. This points to a relatively balanced market with modest buyer demand. However, the disconnect between active listings and sales is worth noting: 16 homes are lingering on the market with an average asking price near $1 million, suggesting sellers in that upper range may be overpriced or facing less competition for premium properties.
Overall, Cotati appears moderately healthy heading into late spring. The market isn't overheated, but it's not stagnant either. For buyers, the 66-day average and properties selling near or slightly above list suggests reasonable negotiating power if you're willing to look beyond the priciest listings.
Cotati Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94931 | 9 | $568,000 | $574 | 66 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 4 | $1,067,000 | $745 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $425,000 | $381 |
| LAND | 1 | $470,000 | N/A |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $568,000 | $472 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 4 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 16 active listings in Cotati with a median asking price of $1,036,500 and an average of 109 days on market.
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