Pleasanton Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Pleasanton, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 59
- Median Sale Price: $1,670,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,818,323
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $771
- Average Days on Market: 53
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Pleasanton moved 14.1% up (from $1,463,311 to $1,670,000). The number of homes sold was 40.5% up compared to the prior month (42 vs. 59). Average days on market shifted 20.5% up (44 days to 53 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 5.7% up (from $1,580,000 to $1,670,000). Sales volume is 5.4% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Pleasanton's real estate market is firing on all cylinders this May, with strong price appreciation and brisk buyer activity. The median sale price jumped 14.1% month-over-month to $1.67 million, suggesting spring seasonality is pushing buyers off the sidelines. That said, the month-over-month sales volume spike from 42 to 59 homes likely reflects improved data collection rather than a sudden market surge, so we shouldn't read too much into that particular bump. What's more telling is the year-over-year median price growth of 5.7%, which shows sustained appreciation momentum in this East Bay enclave.
The market remains decisively seller-friendly. Homes are selling at 99.2% of list price with a median of just 53 days on market, indicating strong demand relative to inventory. The 178 active listings suggest supply isn't constraining the market too severely, though the median asking price of $1.535 million sits modestly below sold prices, hinting that sellers may still be slightly underpricing their homes.
Days on market did lengthen by 20.5% from April, a minor concern but likely seasonal as competing inventory naturally increases in spring. Overall, Pleasanton remains a robust seller's market with healthy appreciation and steady transaction velocity.
Pleasanton Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94588 | 32 | $1,478,750 | $751 | 62 |
| 94566 | 27 | $1,895,000 | $794 | 43 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 46 | $1,807,500 | $816 |
| CONDOS | 7 | $515,000 | $619 |
| TOWNHOMES | 6 | $775,500 | $600 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 5 |
| $750K+ | 52 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 178 active listings in Pleasanton with a median asking price of $1,535,000 and an average of 40 days on market.
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