West Side, Benicia Housing Market · 2026
Data through Sep 2026
West Side, Benicia Market Snapshot
West Side offers real opportunities for buyers right now:
- Homes are sitting for 50+ days. Buyers have the luxury of patience here
- Selling 2% below asking. Sellers are flexible on price
- Loan payment: $4,958/mo P&I (7.32%, 20% down) · Est. total ~$6,081/mo with tax + insurance, well below the Bay Area average.
- Prices still rising (8.8% YoY) despite fewer bidding wars. Limited supply is the driver
- West Side pricing is near the Benicia city-wide median ($902K vs. $799K)
Based on 14 homes sold in the 3 months ending September 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Updated weekly.
Data through September 2026
- Principal & Interest$4,958
- Property Tax$940
- Insurance$183
Market Trends
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in West Side.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Frequently asked questions about West Side, Benicia
- Is now a good time to buy in West Side, Benicia?
West Side, Benicia is a buyer's market. Extended market times, price reductions, and motivated sellers give buyers strong negotiating leverage. Well-structured offers below asking can succeed here.
- How do West Side, Benicia home prices compare to the Bay Area average?
At $902K, West Side, Benicia's median sits about 49% below the Bay Area average of $1.77M. That average is skewed high by ultra-premium peninsula enclaves like Atherton and Woodside, so a more useful frame is that West Side, Benicia is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.
Within Benicia, this area trades about 13% above the city-wide median of $799K.
By home type:
- Single-family homes at $1.00M
- Condos at $359K
- What price range should I budget for in West Side, Benicia?
Prices in West Side, Benicia depend heavily on home type and specific neighborhood. Median sale prices by type:
- Single-family homes at $1.00M
- Condos at $359K
Individual listings vary widely based on location, size, and condition. The best calibration is to narrow to a few specific neighborhoods you are considering and look at recent sales there.
- How competitive is West Side, Benicia for buyers?
West Side, Benicia is a buyer's market:
- Homes sell about 2% below asking on average
- 21% close above list price
- 50 days typical time to go pending
Buyer strategy: well-structured offers below asking can succeed here.
- What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced West Side, Benicia home?
At $902K with 20% down at 7.32%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $6,081:
- $4,958 principal and interest
- $940 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
- $183 homeowners insurance
HOA fees are extra. Condo buyers typically budget an additional $300 to $700 per month for HOA, and townhome HOAs run $200 to $500.
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