East Palo Alto Housing Market · 2026

Data through May 2026

East Palo Alto Market Snapshot

East Palo Alto favors sellers, but smart buyers can still win. Here's the picture:

Based on just 4 sales in May 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Read this as a rough snapshot; a single transaction can move these numbers noticeably. Updated weekly.

Data through May 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$980K
Homes Sold
4
Sold in the most recent month. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$6,154/mo
6.49% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$4,950
  • Property Tax$1,021
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
37 days
Buyers have time to decide
Sale-to-List Ratio
104.4%
Selling 4% above asking
% Sold Over Asking
100%
100% of homes sold above their asking price
Active Listings
30
About 7.5 months of supply. Plenty of options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in East Palo Alto.

Median Sale Price
Homes Sold
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is down 6% from a year ago in East Palo Alto, 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 6.49%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about East Palo Alto

Is now a good time to buy in East Palo Alto?

Data for East Palo Alto specifically is limited. Only 4 sales in the most recent month is not enough to read neighborhood-level conditions, and one unusual transaction can dominate the reported numbers. Neighborhood-specific trends require more sample volume to interpret reliably. For a better read on the area, talk to a local agent who can pull recent comps on a specific street or block.

How do East Palo Alto home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

East Palo Alto's 4 recent sales were at a median of $980K. With only a small sample, it is hard to draw firm neighborhood-level conclusions. This could reflect a specific property or an unusual transaction rather than a broader trend. For context, the Bay Area median is $1.85M.

What will my total monthly cost be on a typical East Palo Alto home?

Using the 4 recent sales (median $980K) as a rough anchor, your estimated total monthly cost with 20% down at 6.49% would be approximately $6,154:

  • $4,950 principal and interest
  • $1,021 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

The actual number for any specific property depends on sale price, HOA if applicable, and lender.

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Melanie Tan
Melanie Tan
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