El Cerrito Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the El Cerrito, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 14
- Median Sale Price: $1,065,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,099,706
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $737
- Average Days on Market: 44
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 117.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in El Cerrito moved 1.8% down (from $1,085,000 to $1,065,000). The number of homes sold was 12.5% down compared to the prior month (16 vs. 14). Average days on market shifted 7.3% up (41 days to 44 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 12.2% down (from $1,212,500 to $1,065,000). Sales volume is 30.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
El Cerrito's housing market is cooling noticeably as we move into late spring. The median price dropped 1.8% month-over-month and is down a significant 12.2% year-over-year, signaling that the aggressive pricing from early 2025 has given way to more realistic expectations. While homes are still selling above asking price at 117.6%, that premium is modest compared to what we saw during stronger markets, suggesting buyers finally have some negotiating power after years of getting priced out.
The real concern is volume. Sales are down 30% compared to April 2025, and homes are lingering on the market about a week longer than last month. With 39 active listings and an average days-on-market of 97 days for active homes, inventory is definitely building. This shift from a seller's market to a more balanced one reflects both seasonal spring inventory release and broader economic factors—likely higher mortgage rates and affordability concerns keeping some buyers on the sidelines.
For sellers, the message is clear: pricing aggressively and presenting your home well matters more now. For buyers, this is the most favorable El Cerrito market we've seen in a while. The urgency to waive inspections or overbid is gone.
El Cerrito Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94530 | 14 | $1,065,000 | $737 | 44 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 12 | $1,065,000 | $764 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,142,000 | $484 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $918,888 | $662 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 12 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 39 active listings in El Cerrito with a median asking price of $999,000 and an average of 97 days on market.
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