West Castro Valley, Castro Valley Housing Market

West Castro Valley, Castro Valley Market Snapshot

West Castro Valley is a balanced market and tilting gently toward buyers. A good environment for thoughtful decisions on both sides:

Based on 16 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
$1.05M
Up 11.4% from March 2025
Up $108K from March 2025
Homes Sold
16
Sold in the most recent month. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$6,491/mo
6.3% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$5,212
  • Property Tax$1,096
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
14 days
1 more day than in March 2025
Homes sell in a week or two
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.5%
Down from 103.3% in March 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
44%
44% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
11
Up 57.1% from March 2025
About 0.7 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in West Castro Valley.

Median Sale Price
Up 11.4% year-over-year in West Castro Valley. Based on 16 sales in the most recent month.
Homes Sold
167% more homes sold than a year ago in West Castro Valley.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 9% from a year ago in West Castro Valley, 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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