Oakland Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Oakland, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 218
- Median Sale Price: $900,000
- Average Sale Price: $4,039,011
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $2,153
- Average Days on Market: 58
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 551.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Oakland moved 5.9% up (from $850,000 to $900,000). The number of homes sold was 1.4% up compared to the prior month (215 vs. 218). Average days on market shifted 11.5% up (52 days to 58 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 6.6% up (from $844,500 to $900,000). Sales volume is 31.4% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Oakland's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While median prices continue their upward climb—up 6.6% year-over-year to $900,000—sales volume has taken a notable hit, dropping 31.4% compared to last year. This disconnect suggests that despite steady price appreciation, fewer buyers are actually pulling the trigger. The concerning part is that homes are now lingering on the market for 58 days on average, up from 52 days just last month. That's a red flag that even as prices rise, buyer demand isn't keeping pace.
The outlier here is that sale-to-list ratio of 551.6%, which seems to indicate properties are selling for dramatically more than asking. This likely reflects a data anomaly or a handful of high-value outliers skewing the average sale price to an eye-watering $4 million—far divorced from the more realistic $900,000 median. The active listing inventory of nearly 1,000 homes also suggests this isn't a seller's market anymore. Combined with spring seasonality and the regional tech economy's ongoing uncertainty, Oakland appears to be shifting toward more balanced conditions where buyers have leverage and patience becomes an asset.
Oakland Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94611 | 41 | $1,350,000 | $734 | 41 |
| 94605 | 23 | $800,000 | $507 | 43 |
| 94608 | 20 | $869,500 | $523 | 76 |
| 94602 | 19 | $1,200,000 | $742 | 39 |
| 94607 | 17 | $499,000 | $19,850 | 70 |
| 94606 | 16 | $642,500 | $530 | 96 |
| 94619 | 16 | $958,000 | $633 | 40 |
| 94610 | 14 | $1,259,000 | $714 | 28 |
| 94601 | 11 | $680,000 | $487 | 92 |
| 94609 | 10 | $1,000,000 | $690 | 63 |
| 94618 | 9 | $1,610,000 | $838 | 37 |
| 94603 | 9 | $485,000 | $483 | 94 |
| 94612 | 7 | $732,700 | $567 | 99 |
| 94621 | 6 | $532,215 | $410 | 49 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 162 | $1,029,000 | $2,706 |
| CONDOS | 30 | $537,000 | $537 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 20 | $865,000 | $358 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $940,000 | $464 |
| LAND | 2 | $74,000 | N/A |
| APARTMENT | 1 | $565,000 | $636 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 9 |
| $400K - $499K | 14 |
| $500K - $749K | 45 |
| $750K+ | 144 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 984 active listings in Oakland with a median asking price of $666,500 and an average of 102 days on market.
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