Central Oakland, Oakland Housing Market

Central Oakland, Oakland Market Snapshot

Central Oakland is shifting toward buyers. Here's where things stand:

Based on 48 homes sold in March 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Updated weekly.

Data through March 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$500K
Up 2.4% from March 2025
Up $11K from March 2025
Homes Sold
48
Sold in the most recent month. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$3,177/mo
6.3% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$2,473
  • Property Tax$520
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
69 days
8 more days than in March 2025
Buyers have time to decide
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.8%
Down from 99.2% in March 2025
Selling 1% below asking
% Sold Over Asking
35%
35% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
82
Down 33.9% from March 2025
About 1.7 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Central Oakland.

Median Sale Price
Up 2.4% year-over-year in Central Oakland. Based on 48 sales in the most recent month.
Homes Sold
9% fewer homes sold than a year ago in Central Oakland.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is roughly flat compared to a year ago in Central Oakland.

Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate (National Avg.)
National average currently at 6.3%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.
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