South Berkeley, Berkeley Housing Market

South Berkeley, Berkeley Market Snapshot

South Berkeley favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Here's the picture:

Based on 20 homes sold in March 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Updated weekly.

Data through March 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$1.02M
Down 22.2% from March 2025
Down $293K from March 2025
Homes Sold
20
Sold in the most recent month. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$6,312/mo
6.3% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$5,063
  • Property Tax$1,065
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
23 days
1 more day than in March 2025
Homes typically sell within a month
Sale-to-List Ratio
113.7%
Up from 102.9% in March 2025
Selling 14% above asking
% Sold Over Asking
55%
More than half of homes sold above their asking price
Active Listings
15
Up 7.1% from March 2025
About 0.8 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in South Berkeley.

Median Sale Price
Down 22.2% year-over-year in South Berkeley. Based on 20 sales in the most recent month.
Homes Sold
5% more homes sold than a year ago in South Berkeley.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is down 24% from a year ago in South Berkeley, reflecting changes in both price and mortgage rates.

Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate (National Avg.)
National average currently at 6.3%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.
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