Brentwood Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Brentwood, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 78
- Median Sale Price: $777,000
- Average Sale Price: $884,868
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $352
- Average Days on Market: 65
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Brentwood moved 7.2% up (from $725,000 to $777,000). The number of homes sold was 6.8% up compared to the prior month (73 vs. 78). Average days on market shifted 16.1% up (56 days to 65 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 1.0% up (from $769,000 to $777,000). Sales volume is 25.8% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Brentwood's May market shows a curious mix of signals that suggest spring seasonality is kicking in, though with some headwinds. The 7.2% month-over-month jump in median price to $777,000 is noteworthy, yet the year-over-year gain of just 1.0% tells a more measured story. This pattern suggests prices bounced back from a slower April, but we're not seeing the dramatic appreciation that characterized earlier market cycles. The uptick in sales volume is partly a data collection correction, so it's worth focusing on the real story: homes are taking longer to sell, with days on market climbing from 56 to 65 days month-over-month.
That creeping DOM is the real concern here. While the 98.5% sale-to-list ratio shows homes aren't sitting in price purgatory, buyers are taking more time to commit—likely reflecting broader economic caution around mortgage rates and affordability. With 267 active listings and an inventory asking price around $800,000, there's genuine supply in the market. Brentwood isn't experiencing a feeding frenzy anymore. For sellers, it's becoming a patience game; for buyers, there's finally some breathing room to negotiate.
Brentwood Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94513 | 78 | $777,000 | $352 | 65 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 67 | $779,000 | $357 |
| LAND | 4 | $1,184,250 | $636 |
| MOBILE | 3 | $166,550 | $174 |
| OTHER | 2 | $3,175,000 | $278 |
| CONDO | 1 | $740,000 | $322 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $615,000 | $387 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 31 |
| $750K+ | 41 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 267 active listings in Brentwood with a median asking price of $799,950 and an average of 73 days on market.
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