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Market Intelligence · CA / Alameda County

Alameda, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.14M1-yr changeUp1.4%

The typical home value in Alameda, CA is $1.14M as of September 2026, up 1.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Alameda ZIP code, the median list price is $972K and homes spend a median of 34 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Alameda, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.14M
1-yr changeMedian across Alameda ZIPs
+1.4%
ZIP markets live
2
County
Alameda County

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12-month value trend

+1.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Alameda over the last 12 months: $1.13M in Sep 2025 to $1.14M in Sep 2026 (+1.4%).

Sep 2025$1.13M

Sep 2026$1.14M

Median Zillow home value index across Alameda's ZIP codes.

Context

In Alameda, the typical home value reached $1,144,682 as of September 2026, up 1.4% over the past year. The market shows 71 homes for sale with a median list price of $972,000. New listings are coming in at a steady rate of 42, and homes typically spend 34 days on the market before sale. Only 5.2% of listings have received a price cut, suggesting most sellers are holding their asking prices. For homeowners considering a sale, this is a slow-moving market with modest appreciation and limited inventory, so realistic pricing and patience will matter.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Alameda, CA?

Typical home value

$1.14M

Up1.4%YoY

Median list price

$972K

Days on market

34

Homes for sale

71

Price cuts

5.2%

New listings

42

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Alameda's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Alameda, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Alameda, CA are up 1.4% over the past year, from $1.13M in September 2025 to $1.14M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Alameda, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,144,682+1.4%
September 2025$1,128,552No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Alameda ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Alameda, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Alameda, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 34 days on market and 5% of listings with a price cut in the typical Alameda ZIP code, and 42 new listings against 71 active listings across Alameda, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Alameda housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Alameda ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Alameda rose 1.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Alameda?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Alameda shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 1.4% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Alameda ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Alameda?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Alameda, CA home prices.

How much is a typical home worth in Alameda?

The typical home value in Alameda is $1,144,682 as of September 2026, representing an increase of 1.4% over the past year.

How long do homes usually take to sell in Alameda?

The median time on market is 34 days in Alameda as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Alameda?

There are 71 homes for sale in Alameda as of September 2026, with 42 new listings and a median list price of $972,000.

Are home prices going up or down in Alameda, CA?

Typical home values in Alameda, CA are up 1.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Alameda, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Alameda, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 34 days on market and 5% of listings with a price cut in the typical Alameda ZIP code, and 42 new listings against 71 active listings across Alameda, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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