Is Redwood City, CA 94065 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Redwood City is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 41% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Heat score43/ 100

#36 of 43 ZIP codes in San Francisco & San Mateo, CA, and #321 of 531 across all the markets we track.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. How the heat score works

Months of supply1.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list41.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market26Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$912▼ −3.0% vs. last year

The Redwood City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Redwood City, CA 94065 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 42 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold faster (30 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $1,409,390. Overall, Redwood City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within San Mateo County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, Redwood City ranks #126 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at San Gregorio 94074 (0% sold over asking) or Pescadero 94060 (0% sold over asking), while South San Francisco 94080 (71% sold over asking) and San Mateo 94403 (69% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Atherton 94027Seller’s market $2,451 /sq ftBelmont 94002Seller’s market $1,256 /sq ftBrisbane 94005Seller’s market $756 /sq ftBurlingame 94010Seller’s market $1,503 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Redwood City real estate

Is Redwood City a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Redwood City, CA 94065 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Redwood City?

The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Redwood City sell over asking?

41% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Redwood City?

About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in San Mateo County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Redwood City?

The median sale price was $1,409,390 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $912 per square foot.

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