Is San Leandro, CA 94578 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

San Leandro is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 53% 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.

Competition score82/ 100

More competitive than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #155 of 1069 in the state.

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. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list52.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market27Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$567▼ −4.4% vs. last year

The San Leandro housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 53% of homes in San Leandro, CA 94578 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 47%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price held steady to $802,153. Overall, San Leandro is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Alameda County, homes here sell more slowly than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, San Leandro ranks #155 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sunol 94586 (0% sold over asking) or Tracy 95391 (15% sold over asking), while Berkeley 94702 (90% sold over asking) and Oakland 94602 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Alameda 94501Seller’s market $717 /sq ftAlameda 94502Seller’s market $658 /sq ftAlbany 94706Seller’s market $836 /sq ftBerkeley 94702Seller’s market $1,046 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about San Leandro real estate

Is San Leandro a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in San Leandro, CA 94578 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 San Leandro?

The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in San Leandro sell over asking?

53% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in San Leandro?

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

What is the median home price in San Leandro?

The median sale price was $802,153 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $567 per square foot.

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