Livermore Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Livermore, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 78
- Median Sale Price: $1,199,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,306,986
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $690
- Average Days on Market: 45
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Livermore moved 11.8% up (from $1,072,500 to $1,199,500). The number of homes sold was 2.5% down compared to the prior month (80 vs. 78). Average days on market shifted 18.2% down (55 days to 45 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 6.2% up (from $1,130,000 to $1,199,500). Sales volume is 13.3% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Livermore's housing market is showing some interesting contradictions this May. While median prices jumped 11.8% month-over-month to $1.2 million, this sharp spike likely reflects normal seasonal variation and data completeness improvements rather than a sudden market shift—earlier months had incomplete sold data. The more telling indicator is the year-over-year 6.2% price gain, which suggests steady appreciation in a relatively stable market. What's really noteworthy is the acceleration in sales velocity: homes are flying off the market in 45 days compared to 55 days a month ago, and buyers are paying 101.6% of asking price, indicating genuine demand.
However, there's a supply-side story worth watching. With 245 active listings on the market, inventory sits healthily above sales volume, suggesting sellers still have leverage but competition is intensifying. The gap between active asking prices (median $1.0M) and actual sale prices ($1.2M) hints that some listings may be priced optimistically. The year-over-year sales volume decline of 13.3% warrants attention—even accounting for data issues, it suggests fewer transactions overall. For buyers, this means less selection but slightly better negotiating room if patient. For sellers, the window to capitalize on strong buyer demand remains open, but the market is cooling incrementally.
Livermore Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94550 | 44 | $1,385,000 | $724 | 45 |
| 94551 | 34 | $932,250 | $645 | 44 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 63 | $1,340,000 | $731 |
| CONDOS | 9 | $740,000 | $550 |
| TOWNHOMES | 5 | $622,000 | $527 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $220,000 | $190 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 12 |
| $750K+ | 65 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 245 active listings in Livermore with a median asking price of $1,006,785 and an average of 52 days on market.
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