What is the median home price in Alameda right now?
As of Q1 2026, Alameda median home price is $1,180,000, at $694/sqft.
Alameda · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Alameda real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Alameda regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Alameda Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$1,180,000
$/sqft
$694
Days on market
13
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Alameda
The market right now.
Family-friendly, walkable downtowns (Park Street + Webster Street), excellent schools, and the only Bay Area community with genuine small-town feel inside the I-80 commute belt.
Insider note: East End trades slower but at the highest prices. West End is the value play. Bayview pockets are the local secret.
Who's buying here right now: Families, Downsizers from SF, Long-term holds.
What this market is NOT: BART-accessible without a tunnel commute. The geography costs you 10 minutes vs. Oakland.
Alameda Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Alameda?
13 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Alameda appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in Alameda?
Alameda median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 13, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in Alameda?
13 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Alameda price-per-sqft trend?
Alameda is currently at $694/sqft. East End trades slower but at the highest prices. West End is the value play. Bayview pockets are the local secret.
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