East Palo Alto Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the East Palo Alto, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 8
- Median Sale Price: $1,065,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,095,625
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $782
- Average Days on Market: 91
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 94.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in East Palo Alto moved 5.8% down (from $1,130,000 to $1,065,000). The number of homes sold was 166.7% up compared to the prior month (3 vs. 8). Average days on market shifted 184.4% up (32 days to 91 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 11.0% down (from $1,196,000 to $1,065,000). Sales volume is 42.9% down year-over-year.
What This Means
East Palo Alto's housing market is showing decidedly mixed signals heading into late spring. While sales volume jumped dramatically month-over-month—from just 3 homes to 8—the underlying story is less optimistic. Prices have softened considerably, with the median down 5.8% since March and down 11% year-over-year, suggesting buyers have finally gained some negotiating power after years of rapid appreciation. That improvement in buyer leverage is reflected in the 94.8% sale-to-list ratio, a healthy sign that homes are moving closer to asking price rather than commanding premiums.
The real concern is the sharp increase in days on market, which jumped from 32 to 91 days month-over-month. This cooling off period likely reflects both seasonal spring listing activity and the lingering effects of higher interest rates that continue to weigh on buyer demand. With 38 active listings and homes spending well over three months on the market on average, inventory is building—a notable shift for this tight market.
For sellers, the message is clear: pricing aggressively matters now. For buyers, patience is finally paying off, with more inventory and less competition than we've seen in years. This is a more balanced market than East Palo Alto has experienced recently, though still not one favoring sellers.
East Palo Alto Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94303 | 8 | $1,065,000 | $782 | 91 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 7 | $1,140,000 | $782 |
| LAND | 1 | $300,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 7 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 38 active listings in East Palo Alto with a median asking price of $999,499 and an average of 105 days on market.
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