Hayward Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Hayward, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 73
- Median Sale Price: $865,000
- Average Sale Price: $893,430
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $572
- Average Days on Market: 65
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Hayward moved 5.5% up (from $820,000 to $865,000). The number of homes sold was 40.4% up compared to the prior month (52 vs. 73). Average days on market shifted 3.0% down (67 days to 65 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 3.0% up (from $840,000 to $865,000). Sales volume is 14.1% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Hayward's housing market is showing some real momentum heading into spring. March brought a significant surge in sales activity, with homes sold jumping 40 percent from February to hit 73 transactions. This kind of seasonal uptick is typical as we enter the stronger months, but it's worth noting that year-over-year sales are still down 14 percent, suggesting the market hasn't fully recovered from last year's slower pace. Still, buyers are clearly more active now than they were just a few weeks ago.
Prices continue their modest climb, with the median hitting $865,000—up 5.5 percent from February and 3 percent from March 2025. What's particularly interesting is that homes are selling above asking price on average, with the sale-to-list ratio hitting 102.6 percent. That's a seller-friendly indicator, especially for single-family homes, which make up the bulk of sales this month. Days on market have compressed to 65 days, suggesting less inventory relative to buyer demand.
The 206 active listings tell an important story: inventory remains relatively tight in Hayward. With sellers asking an average of $799,000 for available homes, there's still a meaningful gap between what's for sale and what's actually selling, which could indicate some price resistance among new listings. For buyers, it's still a competitive environment, but one with slightly more options than we've seen in recent months.
Hayward Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94544 | 33 | $870,000 | $558 | 71 |
| 94541 | 22 | $715,000 | $572 | 59 |
| 94545 | 9 | $950,000 | $627 | 40 |
| 94542 | 7 | $1,510,000 | $577 | 76 |
| 94546 | 2 | $621,500 | $527 | 119 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 42 | $955,000 | $656 |
| TOWNHOMES | 14 | $792,500 | $483 |
| CONDOS | 11 | $496,999 | $525 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $229,000 | $182 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,517,500 | $469 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 8 |
| $500K - $749K | 12 |
| $750K+ | 47 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 206 active listings in Hayward with a median asking price of $799,000 and an average of 68 days on market.
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