2026-09-08 · 2 min read · Oakland
Oakland & Berkeley Real Estate Market Update: September 2026
Archived update, posted September 8, 2026. For current numbers, see the latest local market update.
Oakland & Berkeley September 2026 Real Estate Market Update! The summer market is winding down, and August showed two cities moving at different speeds: Oakland homes took an average of 27 days to sell, while Berkeley homes sold in 17. Here is what buyers and sellers in both cities should know.
I'm Tanja Odzak, a Realtor with eXp Realty, and for the last 10 years I've helped people buy and sell homes in Oakland, Berkeley, and across the East Bay.
What were the Oakland real estate market stats in September 2026?
In Oakland California, we have 516 total homes that are active for sale, 222 are under contract, and 197 sold last month. Last month… Single-Family Homes sold for an average of $1,098,605. The actual range was $340,000 to $3,200,000 and it took an average of 27 days to sell. Comparing August 2026 to August 2025, average sold price for single-family homes was up 7.1%. 2026 Year-to-date median sold price for single-family homes is up 2.3% compared to last year.
What were the Berkeley real estate market stats in September 2026?
In Berkeley California, at the time of this video, we have 80 total homes that are active for sale, 46 are under contract, and 47 sold last month. Last month, Single-Family Homes sold for an average of $1,954,709. The actual range was $780,000 to $4,800,000 and it took an average of 17 days to sell. Comparing August 2026 to August 2025, average sold price for single-family homes was up 5.5%. 2026 Year-to-date median sold price for single-family homes is up 6.3% compared to last year
One thing to remember: these are city-wide averages. They blend every location, condition, price point and marketing job into a single number, so one home can sell well above or below it. Watching the median price over several months is the better way to see whether Oakland and Berkeley are appreciating or softening.
If you want to know what these numbers mean for your own home or your search, ask me. I have sold over $100 million in homes over the last 10 years, and I will give you the numbers for your street, not just the city.
Learn more about Oakland and Berkeley real estate, or see how I help East Bay buyers and sellers.
