Fremont Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Fremont, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 104
- Median Sale Price: $1,682,222
- Average Sale Price: $1,765,577
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,046
- Average Days on Market: 45
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 112.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Fremont moved 16.6% up (from $1,443,000 to $1,682,222). The number of homes sold was 1.9% down compared to the prior month (106 vs. 104). Average days on market shifted 12.5% up (40 days to 45 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 7.1% up (from $1,570,000 to $1,682,222). Sales volume is 18.1% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Fremont's real estate market is showing some interesting contradictions this April. Prices have surged notably—median prices jumped 16.6% month-over-month and 7.1% year-over-year—while simultaneously, fewer homes are actually selling. We're down to 104 sales from 106 last month and 127 a year ago. This suggests that while asking prices keep climbing, the pool of motivated buyers is shrinking, likely due to persistent mortgage rates that remain elevated even as spring typically brings seasonal optimism to the market.
What's particularly telling is that homes are still commanding a 112.8% sale-to-list ratio, meaning buyers continue paying above asking. Yet homes are lingering longer on the market—now averaging 45 days compared to 40 last month. This gap indicates a bifurcated market: premium properties in desirable locations or conditions still move quickly with competitive offers, but mid-range homes are facing real headwinds. The 380 active listings suggest moderate inventory by Fremont standards, but the median asking price of $1.3 million combined with slower sales velocity hints that buyers are increasingly selective.
For sellers, it's still a favorable climate with that price appreciation, but expecting a quick sale at top dollar is getting riskier. Buyers have slightly more negotiating room than they did months ago.
Fremont Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94536 | 39 | $1,684,444 | $913 | 47 |
| 94539 | 26 | $2,050,000 | $1,150 | 38 |
| 94538 | 25 | $1,135,000 | $810 | 51 |
| 94555 | 14 | $1,475,000 | $1,648 | 43 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 72 | $1,899,500 | $1,224 |
| CONDOS | 15 | $640,000 | $672 |
| TOWNHOMES | 14 | $1,087,500 | $709 |
| MOBILE | 3 | $300,000 | $225 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 7 |
| $750K+ | 92 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 380 active listings in Fremont with a median asking price of $1,298,944 and an average of 63 days on market.
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