East Palo Alto Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the East Palo Alto, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 3
Median Sale Price: $1,130,000
Average Sale Price: $1,157,333
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $836
Average Days on Market: 32
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.3%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in East Palo Alto moved 4.6% up (from $1,080,000 to $1,130,000). The number of homes sold was 57.1% down compared to the prior month (7 vs. 3). Average days on market shifted 25.6% down (43 days to 32 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 4.2% down (from $1,180,000 to $1,130,000). Sales volume is 66.7% down year-over-year.

What This Means

East Palo Alto's March market is sending mixed signals, and honestly, it's looking pretty quiet right now. With only three homes sold this month, we're seeing a dramatic 57 percent drop in sales volume compared to February, though the median price did inch up 4.6 percent to $1.13 million. That uptick is likely just noise given the tiny sample size—when you're talking about only a handful of transactions, one higher-priced sale can skew the numbers significantly. Year-over-year, prices are actually down 4.2 percent, suggesting the market has cooled compared to last spring.

The silver lining is that homes are moving faster, with days on market down to 32 from 43 last month. Sellers are also getting a slight edge with homes selling above asking at a 101.3 percent ratio, which indicates there's still some buyer interest when inventory is tight. But here's the concerning part: with 36 active listings and properties averaging 94 days on the market, inventory is accumulating faster than it's selling. Spring should typically bring more activity, so the subdued sales volume suggests either buyer hesitation or pricing expectations that haven't quite aligned with market reality. Keep an eye on April for clearer seasonal trends.

East Palo Alto Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
94303	3	$1,130,000	$836	32

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	3	$1,130,000	$836

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$750K+	3

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 36 active listings in East Palo Alto with a median asking price of $1,039,375 and an average of 94 days on market.

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