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DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through Sep 2026
Central Berkeley still favors sellers, but the market is cooling. Here's where things stand:
Based on 15 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
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Central Berkeley.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Central Berkeley, Berkeley still favors sellers, but conditions are slowly improving for buyers. Well-priced homes move fast, and there is slightly more room to negotiate than there was a year ago.
At $1.25M, Central Berkeley, Berkeley's median sits about 29% 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 Central Berkeley, Berkeley is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.
Within Berkeley, this area trades about 11% below the city-wide median of $1.41M.
By home type:
Prices in Central Berkeley, Berkeley depend heavily on home type and specific neighborhood. Median sale prices by type:
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.
Central Berkeley, Berkeley currently favors sellers:
Buyer strategy: well-priced homes still move quickly, but there is modest room for strong offers. Come in pre-approved with a clear plan.
At $1.25M with 20% down at 7.4%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $8,407:
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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