What is the median home price in Benicia right now?
As of Q1 2026, Benicia median home price is $720,000, at $423/sqft.
Benicia · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Benicia 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 Benicia regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Benicia Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$720,000
$/sqft
$423
Days on market
18
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Benicia
The market right now.
A genuine small-town feel inside the Bay Area. Waterfront downtown, arts community, sailing, and consistently strong schools.
Insider note: Southampton area has the consistent appreciation. Glen Cove (waterfront) is the lifestyle play but smaller market.
Who's buying here right now: Families, Sailing/outdoor lifestyle, Solano County school-quality buyers.
What this market is NOT: BART-served. Closest BART is North Concord, 25 minutes by car.
Benicia Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Benicia?
18 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Benicia 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 Benicia?
Benicia median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 18, 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 Benicia?
18 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Benicia price-per-sqft trend?
Benicia is currently at $423/sqft. Southampton area has the consistent appreciation. Glen Cove (waterfront) is the lifestyle play but smaller market.
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