San Leandro Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the San Leandro, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 39
- Median Sale Price: $910,000
- Average Sale Price: $855,629
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $563
- Average Days on Market: 41
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 105.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in San Leandro moved 10.3% up (from $825,000 to $910,000). The number of homes sold was 20.4% down compared to the prior month (49 vs. 39). Average days on market shifted 26.8% down (56 days to 41 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 5.8% up (from $860,000 to $910,000). Sales volume is 20.4% down year-over-year.
What This Means
San Leandro's housing market is showing mixed signals heading into summer 2026. While median prices climbed 10.3% month-over-month to $910,000, this sharp jump likely reflects seasonal variation rather than sustained momentum—May typically sees stronger pricing as buyers become more active. More tellingly, homes are moving faster, with average days on market dropping from 56 to just 41 days, suggesting renewed buyer interest despite higher prices. The sale-to-list ratio of 105.5% indicates sellers still have negotiating power in this price range.
However, there's a softer undercurrent beneath these headlines. Sales volume dropped 20.4% from April, and the year-over-year comparison shows the same decline, pointing to genuine demand challenges rather than data collection issues. With 108 active listings and homes lingering 84 days on average before selling, inventory is accumulating—a sign the market isn't as constrained as the price appreciation might suggest. The gap between active listing prices ($813,000 median asking) and actual sale prices ($910,000 median) is also widening, which could indicate overpricing among newer listings.
For buyers, this moderation offers more negotiating room than spring's frenzy. For sellers, the window for premium pricing may be narrowing.
San Leandro Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94577 | 23 | $920,000 | $547 | 42 |
| 94579 | 9 | $948,000 | $583 | 36 |
| 94578 | 7 | $822,000 | $587 | 45 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 30 | $955,000 | $607 |
| CONDOS | 5 | $450,000 | $438 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $637,500 | $445 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $46,000 | $110 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $855,000 | $542 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 5 |
| $750K+ | 29 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 108 active listings in San Leandro with a median asking price of $813,000 and an average of 84 days on market.
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