What is the median home price in Berkeley right now?
As of Q1 2026, Berkeley median home price is $1,525,000, at $825/sqft.
Berkeley · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Berkeley 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 Berkeley regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Berkeley Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$1,525,000
$/sqft
$825
Days on market
14
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Berkeley
The market right now.
Where Roger sold a Sacramento St condo 12% over list in 12 days. Berkeley’s market is the East Bay’s most competitive, and the variety of stock (Victorian, Maybeck, Greene & Greene, modern infill) makes every block its own micro-market.
Insider note: North Berkeley below Cedar holds value best. The flats around Sacramento St are where the value plays are — and where Roger had his +12% Sacramento St win in 2021.
Who's buying here right now: Architecture lovers, Academics, Walkability fanatics, Long-term hold.
What this market is NOT: A new-construction market — Berkeley is intentionally preserved, and the planning process is famously thoughtful (read: slow).
Berkeley Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Berkeley?
14 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
Berkeley median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 14, 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 Berkeley?
14 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Berkeley price-per-sqft trend?
Berkeley is currently at $825/sqft. North Berkeley below Cedar holds value best. The flats around Sacramento St are where the value plays are — and where Roger had his +12% Sacramento St win in 2021.
Explore Berkeley further
Want the Berkeley numbers for your specific address?
Free instant valuation, then Roger personally reviews and emails you a refined estimate within one business day.