El Sobrante Housing Market Report – April 2026

By Jessica

Here's a look at how the El Sobrante, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

  • Homes Sold: 6
  • Median Sale Price: $700,000
  • Average Sale Price: $627,000
  • Average Price Per Sq Ft: $354
  • Average Days on Market: 107
  • Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.1%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to March, the median sale price in El Sobrante moved 5.7% down (from $742,500 to $700,000). The number of homes sold was 57.1% down compared to the prior month (14 vs. 6). Average days on market shifted 44.6% up (74 days to 107 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 8.9% up (from $643,000 to $700,000). Sales volume is 25.0% down year-over-year.

What This Means

El Sobrante's housing market is cooling noticeably in April, with a sharp drop-off in sales activity that suggests buyers are pulling back. The 57 percent decline in homes sold month-over-month is significant—we went from 14 sales in March to just 6 in April—signaling a seasonal slowdown compounded by broader market hesitation. While the sale-to-list ratio of 100.1 percent shows homes are still fetching asking price, they're sitting longer on the market. The jump from 74 to 107 average days on market tells us sellers can't assume quick closings anymore.

The year-over-year numbers paint a more interesting picture. The median price is up 8.9 percent compared to April 2025, suggesting there's still underlying value appreciation in El Sobrante. However, the 25 percent decline in annual sales volume indicates fewer people are actually transacting, not that prices are skyrocketing. With 44 active listings currently on the market, inventory is building, which typically gives buyers more negotiating power as we move deeper into spring.

For buyers, this could represent an opening. For sellers, it's a reminder that the days of quick offers and bidding wars have faded. The market remains balanced but decidedly slower.

El Sobrante Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt Avg DOM
94803 6 $700,000 $354 107

Sales by Property Type

Property Type Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY 4 $832,500 $408
MOBILE 1 $147,000 $141
TOWNHOMES 1 $530,000 $352

Sales by Price Range

Price Range Homes Sold
$100K - $199K 1
$500K - $749K 2
$750K+ 3

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 44 active listings in El Sobrante with a median asking price of $684,499 and an average of 77 days on market.

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