Sleepy Hollow, Orinda Housing Market · 2026

Data through Sep 2026

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

Sleepy Hollow, Orinda Market Snapshot

Sleepy Hollow favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Here's the picture:

Based on 5 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
$2.42M
▼ Down 11.8% from September 2025
Down $323K from September 2025
Homes Sold
5
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$16,137/mo
7.4% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$13,428
  • Property Tax$2,525
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
7 days
▼ 36 fewer days than in September 2025
Homes sell in under a week
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.6%
▲ Up from 96.0% in September 2025
Selling 4% above asking
% Sold Over Asking
40%
40% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
2
▲ Up 6.7% from September 2025
About 1.3 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Sleepy Hollow.

Median Sale Price
Down 11.8% year-over-year in Sleepy Hollow. Based on 5 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is down 6% from a year ago in Sleepy Hollow, 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 Sleepy Hollow, Orinda

Is now a good time to buy in Sleepy Hollow, Orinda?

Sleepy Hollow, Orinda favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Buyers should prepare strong offers and expect limited room to negotiate on well-priced listings.

How do Sleepy Hollow, Orinda home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $2.42M, Sleepy Hollow, Orinda's median sits about 37% above the Bay Area average of $1.77M. Sleepy Hollow, Orinda is on the higher end of the regional market.

Within Orinda, this area trades about 39% above the city-wide median of $1.75M.

How competitive is Sleepy Hollow, Orinda for buyers?

Sleepy Hollow, Orinda currently favors sellers:

  • Homes sell about 4% above asking on average
  • 40% close above list price
  • 7 days typical time to go pending
  • 37% 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 Sleepy Hollow, Orinda home?

At $2.42M with 20% down at 7.4%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $16,137:

  • $13,428 principal and interest
  • $2,525 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

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Melanie Tan
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