Lafayette Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Lafayette, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 16
- Median Sale Price: $1,855,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,938,258
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $824
- Average Days on Market: 38
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Lafayette moved 28.0% down (from $2,575,000 to $1,855,000). The number of homes sold was 36.0% down compared to the prior month (25 vs. 16). Average days on market shifted 24.0% down (50 days to 38 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 4.2% down (from $1,936,500 to $1,855,000). Sales volume is 46.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Lafayette's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While homes are still selling above asking price at a 100.7% ratio, the month-over-month decline is hard to ignore: median prices dropped 28 percent and sales volume fell 36 percent compared to March. That's a sharp pullback, though some of this is typical spring seasonality settling in after an unusually active early year. The year-over-year comparison is more telling, with a 46.7 percent drop in sales volume, suggesting buyers are either waiting on the sidelines or pricing themselves out of the market in this traditionally premium East Bay community.
The inventory picture reveals buyer hesitation. With 109 active listings sitting for an average of 54 days and a median asking price of $1.79 million, sellers aren't finding traction despite the premium price-to-list ratio on actual sales. The 38-day market time for closed homes is still reasonable, but the gap between what's listed and what's actually moving points to price disconnect. Higher interest rates continue to be a headwind for luxury markets like Lafayette, and the substantial year-over-year sales decline suggests the pool of qualified buyers has genuinely shrunk. Sellers may need patience and realistic pricing to move inventory in the months ahead.
Lafayette Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94549 | 16 | $1,855,000 | $824 | 38 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 13 | $1,902,130 | $866 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $932,500 | $548 |
| LAND | 1 | $800,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 16 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 109 active listings in Lafayette with a median asking price of $1,791,880 and an average of 54 days on market.
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