Is Stanford, CA 94305 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Stanford is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 50% 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.
Not ranked this month. Fewer than 15 sales in the 3-month window, so the numbers can swing too much to compare fairly. How the heat score works
The Stanford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Stanford, CA 94305 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $3,173,627. Overall, Stanford is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Santa Clara County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at San Jose 95134 (0% sold over asking) or San Jose 95113 (0% sold over asking), while San Jose 95129 (72% sold over asking) and Sunnyvale 94087 (64% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Stanford real estate
Is Stanford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Stanford, CA 94305 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 Stanford?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Stanford sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Stanford?
About 1.20% of a home’s value a year in Santa Clara County, or roughly $4,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Stanford?
The median sale price was $3,173,627 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $1,123 per square foot.
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