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Market Intelligence · CA / San Mateo County

Redwood City, CA home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.87M1-yr changeUp4.2%

The typical home value in Redwood City, CA is $1.87M as of September 2026, up 4.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Redwood City ZIP code, the median list price is $1.58M and homes spend a median of 29 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Redwood City, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.87M
1-yr changeMedian across Redwood City ZIPs
+4.2%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Redwood City
4
County
San Mateo County

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12-month value trend

+4.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Redwood City over the last 12 months: $1.8M in Sep 2025 to $1.87M in Sep 2026 (+4.2%).

Sep 2025$1.8M

Sep 2026$1.87M

Median Zillow home value index across Redwood City's ZIP codes.

Context

Redwood City's housing market remains fairly active heading into late 2026. The typical home value stands at $1,871,046, up 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 109 homes for sale, with 92 new listings added recently. Homes are moving at a median pace of 29 days on market, though 16.5% of listings have received price cuts. The median list price is $1,582,000. For homeowners considering a sale, this is a solid market with steady buyer interest, though the presence of price reductions suggests sellers should be realistic about pricing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Redwood City, CA?

Typical home value

$1.87M

Up4.2%YoY

Median list price

$1.58M

Days on market

29

Homes for sale

109

Price cuts

16.5%

New listings

92

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

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

Prices over time

Redwood City, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Redwood City, CA are up 4.2% over the past year, from $1.8M in September 2025 to $1.87M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Redwood City, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,871,046+4.2%
September 2025$1,796,364No prior year

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

Market balance

Is Redwood City, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Redwood City, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Homes are selling quickly 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 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Redwood City ZIP code, and 92 new listings against 109 active listings across Redwood City, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Redwood City housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Redwood City ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Redwood City rose 4.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Redwood City?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Redwood City shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 4.2% 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). 4 Redwood City 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 Redwood City?

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 5 Redwood City ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Redwood City, CA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Redwood City?

The typical home value in Redwood City is $1,871,046 as of September 2026, up 4.2% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Redwood City right now?

There are 109 homes for sale in Redwood City as of September 2026, with 92 new listings added recently.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Redwood City?

Homes in Redwood City have a median time on market of 29 days as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Redwood City, CA?

Typical home values in Redwood City, CA are up 4.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Redwood City, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Redwood City, CA leans toward a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly 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 17% of listings with a price cut in the typical Redwood City ZIP code, and 92 new listings against 109 active listings across Redwood City, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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