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Market Intelligence · CA / Alameda County

Berkeley, CA home prices and housing market

8 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.29M1-yr changeUp7.3%

The typical home value in Berkeley, CA is $1.29M as of September 2026, up 7.3% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Berkeley ZIP code, the median list price is $1.07M and homes spend a median of 29 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Berkeley, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.29M
1-yr changeMedian across Berkeley ZIPs
+7.3%
ZIP markets live11 tracked in Berkeley
8
County
Alameda County

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12-month value trend

+7.3% over 12 months

Typical home value in Berkeley over the last 12 months: $1.2M in Sep 2025 to $1.29M in Sep 2026 (+7.3%).

Sep 2025$1.2M

Sep 2026$1.29M

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

Context

Berkeley's housing market showed solid growth through September 2026. The typical home value reached $1,290,644, up 7.3% over the past year. Sellers listed homes at a median of $1,065,625, and properties moved quickly with a median of 29 days on market. Inventory included 97 homes for sale, with 92 new listings added. Just 7.9% of listings had a price cut. Home values are appreciating, but buyers remain active and homes are selling at a steady pace.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Berkeley, CA?

Typical home value

$1.29M

Up7.3%YoY

Median list price

$1.07M

Days on market

29

Homes for sale

97

Price cuts

7.9%

New listings

92

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

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

Prices over time

Berkeley, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Berkeley, CA are up 7.3% over the past year, from $1.2M in September 2025 to $1.29M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Berkeley, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,290,644+7.3%
September 2025$1,202,546No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Berkeley, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Homes are selling quickly, relatively few listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 29 days on market and 8% of listings with a price cut in the typical Berkeley ZIP code, and 92 new listings against 97 active listings across Berkeley, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Berkeley housing market forecast 2027

+1.1%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 8 Berkeley ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Berkeley rose 7.3%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Berkeley?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Berkeley shows typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027, after a 7.3% 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). 8 Berkeley 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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The markets

Which Berkeley ZIP codes have the highest home values?

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. We track 11 Berkeley ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Berkeley, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Berkeley worth?

The typical home value in Berkeley is $1,290,644 as of September 2026. That figure is up 7.3% over the past year.

How fast are homes selling in Berkeley?

Homes in Berkeley spent a median of 29 days on market as of September 2026. The market had 97 homes for sale with 92 new listings.

Are sellers cutting prices in Berkeley?

Only 7.9% of listings in Berkeley had a price cut as of September 2026. The median list price was $1,065,625.

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

Typical home values in Berkeley, CA are up 7.3% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Berkeley, CA leans toward a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly, relatively few listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 29 days on market and 8% of listings with a price cut in the typical Berkeley ZIP code, and 92 new listings against 97 active listings across Berkeley, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in Berkeley, CA?

In the typical Berkeley ZIP code, homes spend a median of 29 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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