Burton Valley, Lafayette Housing Market · 2026

Data through Sep 2026

Data curated by Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · How this data works

Burton Valley, Lafayette Market Snapshot

Burton Valley favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Here's the picture:

Based on 7 homes sold in the 3 months ending September 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.

Data through September 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$2.02M
▲ Up 5.7% from September 2025
Up $109K from September 2025
Homes Sold
7
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$13,506/mo
7.4% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$11,213
  • Property Tax$2,109
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
11 days
▲ 3 more days than in September 2025
Homes sell in a week or two
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.3%
▲ Up from 99.5% in September 2025
Selling 3% above asking
% Sold Over Asking
57%
More than half of homes sold above their asking price
Active Listings
3
▼ Down 20.0% from September 2025
About 1.4 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

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

Median Sale Price
Up 5.7% year-over-year in Burton Valley. Based on 7 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
About the same sales volume as a year ago in Burton Valley.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 12% from a year ago in Burton 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 7.4%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about Burton Valley, Lafayette

Is now a good time to buy in Burton Valley, Lafayette?

Burton Valley, Lafayette favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Buyers should prepare strong offers and expect limited room to negotiate on well-priced listings.

How do Burton Valley, Lafayette home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $2.02M, Burton Valley, Lafayette's median is close to the Bay Area average of $1.77M.

This is close to the Lafayette city-wide median of $1.93M.

How competitive is Burton Valley, Lafayette for buyers?

Burton Valley, Lafayette currently favors sellers:

  • Homes sell about 3% above asking on average
  • 57% close above list price
  • 11 days typical time to go pending
  • 30% of listings have had a price reduction

Buyer strategy: well-priced homes still move quickly, but there is modest room for strong offers. Come in pre-approved with a clear plan.

What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced Burton Valley, Lafayette home?

At $2.02M with 20% down at 7.4%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $13,506:

  • $11,213 principal and interest
  • $2,109 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

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