Alameda, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$979,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Alameda has 64 homes for sale at a median list price of $979,000, typically selling in about 51 days.
Alameda Market Analysis
Alameda, CA currently shows a median list price of $979,000. There are 64 homes currently listed for sale in Alameda, CA. 22 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
One bedroom homes are the most affordable tier at a median of $398,000, while five bedroom homes top the range at $2M. The housing stock skews toward condos, at about 54.7% of active listings, with single family homes accounting for another 31.3%. Over the last six months, the median price has eased about 14.7%, from $1.3M in February to $1.1M in July. Per square foot, the median stands at $593.
Median time from listing to accepted offer is about 13 days. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. The area spans the 94501 and 94502 ZIP codes.
Alameda Rental Market
Alameda, CA currently shows a median asking rent of $2,295. There are 1 homes currently listed for rent in Alameda, CA. Over the last five months, the median rent has eased about 50.1%, from $4,200 in October 2025 to $2,095 in March 2026.
Alameda Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 1.7 months of supply, yet 36% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$979K
↑ 7% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.7 months of supply
Tight Supply64 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 1.7 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~51 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 27% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 50% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Alameda
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
49%
Homeowners
51%
Renters
Homeownership is 6.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
29,810 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $418K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$1.1M)
Price Reductions
23 listings have reduced their price
36% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.5% (~$64K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Alameda, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Alameda, CA?
The median list price in Alameda is $979,000 as of August 2026, based on 64 active listings.
Is Alameda a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Alameda currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 1.7 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Alameda?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 13 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 51 days.
Are home prices in Alameda going up or down?
The median sale price in Alameda is up about 6.8% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Alameda, CA?
There are 64 homes for sale in Alameda right now, including 5 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Alameda?
The median asking rent in Alameda is $2,295 per month, across 1 active rental listings.