Sunnyvale Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Sunnyvale, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 106
- Median Sale Price: $1,885,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,985,197
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,218
- Average Days on Market: 47
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 106.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Sunnyvale moved 10.6% up (from $1,704,000 to $1,885,000). The number of homes sold was 3.6% down compared to the prior month (110 vs. 106). Average days on market shifted 6.0% down (50 days to 47 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 6.3% down (from $2,012,500 to $1,885,000). Sales volume is 10.2% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Sunnyvale's April market shows a tale of two trends pulling in opposite directions. Month-over-month, prices jumped 10.6% while homes spent fewer days on the market, suggesting spring seasonality is kicking in and attracting more competitive bidding. The 106.1% sale-to-list ratio confirms sellers still have negotiating power. However, the year-over-year picture tells a different story: median prices are down 6.3% from April 2025, and sales volume dropped 10.2%. This suggests the market is cooling compared to last spring, likely reflecting higher interest rates keeping some buyers on the sidelines.
The modest monthly decline in sales (from 110 to 106) and the 251 active listings signal a shift toward more inventory and less urgency. Single-family homes dominated April's sales at 62 units, which tracks with Sunnyvale's character, though that $1.4 million median asking price for new listings hints that sellers may still be anchored to optimistic valuations.
For buyers, this looks like a buyer's market emerging—fewer sales, more choices, and slightly lower prices year-over-year. For sellers, spring brought a temporary boost, but don't mistake one month of momentum for a strong uptrend. The broader picture suggests a gradual, realistic normalization after years of frothy conditions.
Sunnyvale Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94087 | 42 | $2,686,500 | $1,518 | 40 |
| 94086 | 26 | $1,820,000 | $1,119 | 43 |
| 94085 | 21 | $1,600,000 | $1,123 | 46 |
| 94089 | 17 | $1,400,000 | $747 | 70 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 62 | $2,502,500 | $1,553 |
| TOWNHOMES | 29 | $1,400,000 | $892 |
| MOBILE | 7 | $320,000 | $215 |
| CONDOS | 5 | $775,000 | $734 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $1,750,000 | $599 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 97 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 251 active listings in Sunnyvale with a median asking price of $1,400,000 and an average of 48 days on market.
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