What is the median home price in Albany right now?
As of Q1 2026, Albany median home price is $1,350,000, at $895/sqft.
Albany · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Albany 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 Albany regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Albany Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$1,350,000
$/sqft
$895
Days on market
12
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Albany
The market right now.
A tightly-knit small city that punches several weight classes above its zip code — top public schools, walkable Solano corridor, and a community that treats every neighbor like a friend.
Insider note: The streets between Solano and Marin have the most consistent appreciation. The hill streets above Marin trade view for a slightly longer walk to BART and Solano.
Who's buying here right now: Top schools, Walkability, Family-anchored move-up, Long-term hold.
What this market is NOT: A big market — Albany is one square mile. When the right house lists, you decide in 48 hours or you lose it.
Albany Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Albany?
12 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Albany 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 Albany?
Albany median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 12, 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 Albany?
12 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Albany price-per-sqft trend?
Albany is currently at $895/sqft. The streets between Solano and Marin have the most consistent appreciation. The hill streets above Marin trade view for a slightly longer walk to BART and Solano.
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