Central, CA Housing Market

Homes for sale | City guide

The Central housing market is most competitive. The median sale price of a home in Central was $1.24M last month, up 26.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Central is $834, up 13.5% since last year.

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Central Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Central today?

$1.24M

Sale Price

+26.7%
since last year

$834

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+13.5%
since last year

Over List Price

4.4%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Central housing market?

Central is most competitive. Homes sell in 12 days.

100

Most Competitive

Most homes get multiple offers, often with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 12 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 9% above list price and go pending in around 7 days.

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Bay-O-Vista

100

Most Competitive

Most homes get multiple offers, often with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 5% above list price and go pending in around 15 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 12% above list price and go pending in around 10 days.

Palomares Hills

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 15 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 7 days.

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Recently sold homes

SOLD MAR 14, 2025
$1,280,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,575 sq ft
19170 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
List Price
$1,129,000
Sale to List
13% over list
Days on Market
49 days
19170 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD MAR 13, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$930,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,104 sq ft
19513 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
List Price
$800,000
Sale to List
16% over list
Days on Market
29 days
19513 San Miguel Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD MAR 7, 2025
$700,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
712 sq ft
3981 Seven Hills Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
List Price
$699,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
204 days
3981 Seven Hills Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD MAR 6, 2025
$938,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,432 sq ft
18945 Thornbury Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
List Price
$899,000
Sale to List
4% over list
Days on Market
29 days
18945 Thornbury Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD JAN 13, 2025
$1,235,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,480 sq ft
19435 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
(415) 988-2025
List Price
$1,148,000
Sale to List
8% over list
Days on Market
39 days
19435 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD DEC 30, 2024
$1,375,000 Last Sold Price
5 beds
3 baths
2,220 sq ft
18887 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
List Price
$1,379,000
Sale to List
0% under list
Days on Market
33 days
18887 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD DEC 24, 2024
$1,295,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
1,576 sq ft
3520 Quail Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
List Price
$1,295,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
46 days
3520 Quail Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD DEC 17, 2024
VIDEO TOUR
$860,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
961 sq ft
19106 Parsons Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
List Price
$849,000
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
63 days
19106 Parsons Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Schools in Central

Learn about schools in the Central area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

7/10

Chabot Elementary School

Public • K-5

458

Students

11 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Central housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Central.

Heat Factor - Moderate

100% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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Transportation in Central

Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Central

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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