Oakland Housing Market Report – September 2026
Here's a look at how the Oakland, CA real estate market performed in September 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 230
- Median Sale Price: $768,500
- Average Sale Price: $948,611
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $592
- Average Days on Market: 64
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 113.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to August, the median sale price in Oakland moved 0.8% down (from $775,000 to $768,500). The number of homes sold was 3.1% up compared to the prior month (223 vs. 230). Average days on market shifted 7.2% down (69 days to 64 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to September 2025, the median sale price is 2.9% down (from $791,250 to $768,500). Sales volume is 14.2% down year-over-year.
Oakland Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94611 | 35 | $1,193,000 | $687 | 45 |
| 94605 | 33 | $745,000 | $506 | 72 |
| 94602 | 23 | $870,000 | $684 | 46 |
| 94606 | 19 | $620,000 | $513 | 68 |
| 94603 | 18 | $557,500 | $500 | 58 |
| 94601 | 17 | $585,000 | $419 | 97 |
| 94619 | 15 | $859,000 | $614 | 73 |
| 94610 | 14 | $1,600,000 | $651 | 75 |
| 94608 | 13 | $845,000 | $656 | 53 |
| 94609 | 12 | $1,460,000 | $863 | 60 |
| 94607 | 12 | $505,000 | $418 | 77 |
| 94618 | 8 | $2,055,000 | $806 | 51 |
| 94612 | 5 | $715,000 | $448 | 73 |
| 94621 | 5 | $425,000 | $416 | 56 |
| 94705 | 1 | $255,000 | N/A | 196 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 162 | $925,000 | $664 |
| CONDOS | 36 | $498,000 | $450 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 26 | $710,000 | $352 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $721,000 | $478 |
| LAND | 2 | $232,500 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 10 |
| $300K - $399K | 11 |
| $400K - $499K | 21 |
| $500K - $749K | 68 |
| $750K+ | 119 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 1,324 active listings in Oakland with a median asking price of $674,500 and an average of 106 days on market.
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