Discovery Bay Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Discovery Bay, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 12
- Median Sale Price: $727,500
- Average Sale Price: $731,575
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $363
- Average Days on Market: 95
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Discovery Bay moved 0.0% down (from $727,500 to $727,500). The number of homes sold was 40.0% down compared to the prior month (20 vs. 12). Average days on market shifted 28.4% up (74 days to 95 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 11.8% down (from $825,000 to $727,500). Sales volume is 47.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Discovery Bay's housing market is showing clear signs of cooling heading into late spring. With sales down 40 percent from the previous month and nearly half of last year's transaction volume, buyer activity has noticeably slowed. The median price holding steady at $727,500 month-over-month masks a deeper reality: year-over-year prices have fallen 11.8 percent, suggesting the broader softening we've seen across the Bay Area is firmly taking hold here too. Inventory is piling up with 133 active listings, nearly a three-month supply, which gives buyers meaningful negotiating power they haven't had in years.
The extended days-on-market figures tell an important story. Homes now sit for an average of 95 days before selling, up significantly from 74 days last month. Even more telling, active listings are averaging 68 days on market, indicating properties are moving slowly through the pipeline. That said, the sale-to-list ratio of 98.4 percent shows homes are still reaching their asking prices when they do sell, suggesting pricing hasn't adjusted enough to clear inventory faster.
This is a buyer's market developing in real time. If you're thinking about selling, expect to be patient. If you're buying, you've got leverage and options you haven't seen in this market for quite some time.
Discovery Bay Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94505 | 12 | $727,500 | $363 | 95 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 12 | $727,500 | $363 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
| $750K+ | 4 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 133 active listings in Discovery Bay with a median asking price of $829,000 and an average of 68 days on market.
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