Sunnyvale · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15

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

Sunnyvale Q1 2026 in 4 numbers

Median price

$2,150,000

$/sqft

$1303

Days on market

11

YoY appreciation

+3.8%

Roger's read on Sunnyvale

The market right now.

Suburban Silicon Valley with mid-century ranch architecture. Apple, Google, LinkedIn all nearby. Murphy Avenue downtown is walkable. School district premium.

Insider note: The "Cupertino schools, Sunnyvale address" zip codes (94087) are the highest demand. Heritage District trades on architecture. East Sunnyvale is the value play.

Who's buying here right now: Tech families, Cupertino-school-district buyers, Peninsula value seekers.

What this market is NOT: A monolith. Sunnyvale has multiple school catchments and the difference matters — Cupertino USD pockets vs. Fremont USD pockets is a 15-20% price gap.

Sunnyvale Q1 2026 FAQ

What is the median home price in Sunnyvale right now?

As of Q1 2026, Sunnyvale median home price is $2,150,000, at $1303/sqft.

How long are homes sitting on the market in Sunnyvale?

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

Is Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale?

Sunnyvale median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 11, 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 Sunnyvale?

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

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

Sunnyvale is currently at $1303/sqft. The "Cupertino schools, Sunnyvale address" zip codes (94087) are the highest demand. Heritage District trades on architecture. East Sunnyvale is the value play.

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