What is the median home price in Castro Valley right now?
As of Q1 2026, Castro Valley median home price is $1,180,000, at $674/sqft.
Castro Valley · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Castro Valley Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$1,180,000
$/sqft
$674
Days on market
15
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Castro Valley
The market right now.
Suburban semi-rural feel inside the East Bay. Lake Chabot adjacency, Castro Valley HS, mid-century homes, growing food/coffee scene downtown.
Insider note: Five Canyons and Palomares Hills are the premium hillside pockets. Stanton/Eden has the entry-tier value. Lake Chabot vicinity has the lifestyle homes.
Who's buying here right now: Families seeking East Bay value, BART commuters, Move-up from Hayward.
What this market is NOT: Walkable urban. Castro Valley is car-dependent.
Castro Valley Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Castro Valley?
15 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley?
Castro Valley median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 15, 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 Castro Valley?
15 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Castro Valley price-per-sqft trend?
Castro Valley is currently at $674/sqft. Five Canyons and Palomares Hills are the premium hillside pockets. Stanton/Eden has the entry-tier value. Lake Chabot vicinity has the lifestyle homes.
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