Saratoga Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Saratoga, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 29
- Median Sale Price: $3,960,000
- Average Sale Price: $4,124,910
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,472
- Average Days on Market: 39
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Saratoga moved 2.3% down (from $4,052,500 to $3,960,000). The number of homes sold was 3.6% up compared to the prior month (28 vs. 29). Average days on market shifted 13.3% down (45 days to 39 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 6.3% up (from $3,724,500 to $3,960,000). Sales volume is 37.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Saratoga's luxury market is showing some mixed signals this April. While sales volume ticked up slightly month-over-month, the year-over-year comparison tells a different story—we're down 37% in homes sold compared to April 2025, which suggests that spring's traditional buying surge isn't materializing as strongly as it once did. The median price dipped 2.3% from March, though it's still up 6.3% annually, indicating that despite softer activity, prices remain resilient in this ultra-premium segment where homes average nearly $4.1 million.
What's encouraging is the pace of sales. Homes are spending just 39 days on the market now, down from 45 days last month, and they're selling for 102.5% of list price. This tells us that despite lower volume, serious buyers are still actively competing for inventory, and homes priced right move quickly. The pipeline, however, looks tight: 70 active listings with properties already averaging 63 days on the market suggest we're not seeing an influx of new inventory.
The real takeaway? Saratoga remains a seller-friendly market by most standards, but the significant year-over-year sales decline is worth watching. Higher interest rates and economic uncertainty may be making even affluent buyers more selective, shifting this from a hot market to a more measured, quality-over-quantity environment.
Saratoga Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95070 | 29 | $3,960,000 | $1,472 | 39 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 22 | $4,365,000 | $1,669 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $1,162,500 | $867 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $1,265,000 | $836 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 29 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 70 active listings in Saratoga with a median asking price of $3,499,000 and an average of 63 days on market.
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