596 homes in San Mateo County
Homes for Sale in San Mateo County
San Mateo County, CA
About San Mateo County Real Estate
San Mateo County spans many cities and communities across California. There are currently 596 homes for sale county-wide, with a median list price of $1.50M.
San Mateo County Market Pulse
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The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 9% over the last six months and 6% over the past year, yet the typical home takes about 77 days to sell, and 30% 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
$1.50M
↑ 6% 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
2.6 months of supply
Tight Supply596 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.6 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 ~77 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 56% 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 54% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $878K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.5M)
Price Reductions
181 listings have reduced their price
30% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.4% (~$126K)
Frequently Asked Questions about Homes for Sale in San Mateo County, CA
How many homes are for sale in San Mateo County, CA?
There are currently 596 homes for sale in San Mateo County, ranging from $2,500 to $49,680,000. 105 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in San Mateo County?
The median list price in San Mateo County is $1,499,000. Price per square foot averages $4517. Prices are up 6.1% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in San Mateo County?
Homes in San Mateo County currently average 77 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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