El Cerrito, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$949,888
Updated August 2026
Today, El Cerrito has 20 homes for sale at a median list price of $949,888, typically selling in about 24 days.
El Cerrito Market Analysis
The median list price in El Cerrito, CA is $949,888. Current inventory stands at 20 active listings. 12 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $687,000 for two bedroom homes and $1.2M at the four bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 75.0%, with condos accounting for another 15.0%. February to July saw the median price go from $1.1M to $1.3M, up about 15.6%. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $642.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 14 days. That is a quick turnaround, so buyers who wait on a well priced home often miss it. Addresses here carry the 94530 ZIP code.
El Cerrito Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 1.7 months of supply, and the typical home sells in about 24 days. Sellers can price with confidence, while buyers should arrive pre-approved and ready to decide quickly.
Median Home Price
$950K
↓ 5% 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 Supply20 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 ~24 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling quickly, which gives sellers leverage, though prepared buyers can still compete. Homes are moving 19% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in El Cerrito
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
10,696 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $242K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$465K)
Price Reductions
3 listings have reduced their price
15% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.6% (~$82K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the El Cerrito, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in El Cerrito, CA?
The median list price in El Cerrito is $949,888 as of August 2026, based on 20 active listings.
Is El Cerrito a buyer's market or a seller's market?
El Cerrito currently reads as a strong seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 1.7 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in El Cerrito?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 14 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 24 days.
Are home prices in El Cerrito going up or down?
The median sale price in El Cerrito is down about 5.4% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in El Cerrito, CA?
There are 20 homes for sale in El Cerrito right now, including 2 listed within the last week.