What is the median home price in Redwood City right now?
As of Q1 2026, Redwood City median home price is $1,780,000, at $1148/sqft.
Redwood City · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Redwood City 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 Redwood City regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Redwood City Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$1,780,000
$/sqft
$1148
Days on market
12
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Redwood City
The market right now.
Diverse, transit-rich, dramatically improved downtown. Multiple price tiers from Friendly Acres (entry) to Emerald Hills (premium). Caltrain access.
Insider note: Emerald Hills is the premium hideaway. Stambaugh Heller is the value play. Downtown 1-mile radius trades on walkability.
Who's buying here right now: First-Peninsula buyers, Caltrain commuters, Multi-pocket choice (city to hills).
What this market is NOT: Uniform. Redwood City has 6+ distinct sub-markets with different price points.
Redwood City Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Redwood City?
12 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Redwood City 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 Redwood City?
Redwood City 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 Redwood City?
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 Redwood City price-per-sqft trend?
Redwood City is currently at $1148/sqft. Emerald Hills is the premium hideaway. Stambaugh Heller is the value play. Downtown 1-mile radius trades on walkability.
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