El Sereno, San Carlos Housing Market

El Sereno, San Carlos Market Snapshot

El Sereno still favors sellers, but the market is cooling. Here's where things stand:

Based on 10 homes sold in March 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.

Data through March 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$2.67M
Down 8.0% from March 2025
Down $233K from March 2025
Homes Sold
10
Sold in the most recent month. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$16,157/mo
6.3% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$13,197
  • Property Tax$2,776
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
12 days
1 more day than in March 2025
Homes sell in a week or two
Sale-to-List Ratio
102.9%
Down from 106.2% in March 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
60%
More than half of homes sold above their asking price
Active Listings
2
· Up 0.0% from March 2025
About 0.2 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in El Sereno.

Median Sale Price
Down 8.0% year-over-year in El Sereno. Based on 10 sales in the most recent month.
Homes Sold
23% fewer homes sold than a year ago in El Sereno.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is down 10% from a year ago in El Sereno, reflecting changes in both price and mortgage rates.

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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