Concord · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15

Concord 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 Concord regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.

Concord Q1 2026 in 4 numbers

Median price

$780,000

$/sqft

$473

Days on market

17

YoY appreciation

+3.8%

Roger's read on Concord

The market right now.

Diverse, family-anchored, transit-rich. Todos Santos Plaza downtown, two BART stations, broad mix of mid-century ranch homes and newer construction.

Insider note: Clayton Valley HS catchment streets trade at a 5-10% premium. East Concord (Crystyl Ranch, Clayton Valley) is where the appreciation has been.

Who's buying here right now: First-time buyers, BART commuters, Value-hunting move-up.

What this market is NOT: Walnut Creek school district. The school differential is real and impacts long-term resale.

Concord Q1 2026 FAQ

What is the median home price in Concord right now?

As of Q1 2026, Concord median home price is $780,000, at $473/sqft.

How long are homes sitting on the market in Concord?

17 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.

Is Concord 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 Concord?

Concord median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 17, 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 Concord?

17 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.

What's the Concord price-per-sqft trend?

Concord is currently at $473/sqft. Clayton Valley HS catchment streets trade at a 5-10% premium. East Concord (Crystyl Ranch, Clayton Valley) is where the appreciation has been.

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