Melanie Tan
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.”
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 Mar 2026
Upper Laurel still favors sellers, but the market is cooling. Here's where things stand:
Based on 10 homes sold in March 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 March 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Upper Laurel.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Upper Laurel, Oakland 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 $789K, Upper Laurel, Oakland's median sits about 58% below the Bay Area average of $1.88M. Upper Laurel, Oakland is among the most accessible parts of the Bay Area.
Within Oakland, this area trades about 11% below the city-wide median of $883K.
Upper Laurel, Oakland 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 $789K with 20% down at 6.53%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $5,010:
HOA fees are extra.
→“Mel did an amazing job helping us buy our first home. When we first met her, we had done literally zero of the steps needed to buy a house, and 28 days later we closed.”
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“Working with Mel was the best decision I made in my home-buying journey. She was incredibly patient, taking the time to explain every detail of the process to me.”
“Mel did an incredible job helping me find and purchase my first home! She was very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable.”
“Working with Mel was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were immediately impressed by her active listening and her ability to translate our needs.”
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