San Ramon Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the San Ramon, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 63
- Median Sale Price: $1,550,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,059,951
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $704
- Average Days on Market: 46
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in San Ramon moved 6.1% down (from $1,650,000 to $1,550,000). The number of homes sold was 21.2% up compared to the prior month (52 vs. 63). Average days on market shifted 4.2% down (48 days to 46 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 8.4% down (from $1,692,500 to $1,550,000). Sales volume is 16.7% up year-over-year.
What This Means
San Ramon's housing market is showing signs of cooling momentum as we head into summer. The median sale price dropped 6.1 percent month-over-month and 8.4 percent year-over-year, suggesting sellers are adjusting expectations in a market where buyers have regained some negotiating power. That said, the strong sale-to-list ratio of 99.5 percent indicates homes are still fetching close to asking price, so sellers haven't lost all leverage. The acceleration in sales volume is partly attributable to improved data collection rather than a genuine market surge, so don't read too much into that jump.
What's genuinely interesting is the slight compression in days on market, down to 46 days. Combined with a healthy pipeline of 250 active listings, this suggests the market has found a more balanced rhythm. Homes are moving, but not feverishly. The median asking price of $1,325,000 on active listings sits notably below recent sales prices, hinting that sellers are becoming more realistic about pricing—a healthy correction after years of escalation.
Overall, San Ramon remains a seller's market, but it's decidedly calmer than last year. Seasonal spring buying activity may provide a temporary lift, but the price trajectory suggests we're in a normalization phase rather than a downturn.
San Ramon Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94583 | 38 | $1,337,500 | $695 | 47 |
| 94582 | 25 | $2,000,000 | $719 | 44 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 45 | $1,750,000 | $761 |
| CONDOS | 12 | $624,500 | $536 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $1,257,500 | $646 |
| CONDO | 1 | $1,118,000 | $644 |
| OTHER | 1 | $31,250,000 | $441 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 56 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 250 active listings in San Ramon with a median asking price of $1,325,000 and an average of 46 days on market.
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