Brentwood, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$775,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Brentwood has 143 homes for sale at a median list price of $775,000, typically selling in about 63 days.
Brentwood Market Analysis
Homes in Brentwood, CA carry a median list price of $775,000. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $361. The median price moved from $735,000 in February to $768,000 in July, a 4.5% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 19 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Right now 143 homes are on the market in Brentwood, CA. 50 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Five bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $929,000, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $683,347. Single family homes make up about 90.9% of current inventory. Brentwood, CA covers the 94513 and 90049 ZIP codes.
Brentwood Rental Market
Rentals in Brentwood, CA carry a median asking rent of $3,500. The median rent moved from $3,550 in February to $3,400 in July, a 4.2% decrease over six months. Right now 19 rentals are on the market in Brentwood, CA.
Brentwood Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Supply sits at 3.0 months, roughly in step with demand, yet the typical home takes about 63 days to sell, and 47% 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
$775K
↓ 1% 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
3.0 months of supply
Balanced Supply143 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~63 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 42% 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 48% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Brentwood
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
82%
Homeowners
18%
Renters
Homeownership is 26.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
20,918 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$5,261/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$3,257/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$11,631/mo
Brentwood
A typical home costs about 45% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$225K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $182K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$596K)
Price Reductions
67 listings have reduced their price
47% of active listings
Average reduction: 4.5% (~$35K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Brentwood, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Brentwood, CA?
The median list price in Brentwood is $775,000 as of August 2026, based on 143 active listings.
Is Brentwood a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Brentwood currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Brentwood?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 19 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 63 days.
Are home prices in Brentwood going up or down?
The median sale price in Brentwood is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Brentwood, CA?
There are 143 homes for sale in Brentwood right now, including 15 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Brentwood?
The median asking rent in Brentwood is $3,500 per month, across 19 active rental listings.