Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill Housing Market · 2026

Data through Jul 2026

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

Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill Market Snapshot

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

Based on 8 homes sold in the 3 months ending July 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 July 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$1.60M
Up 24.0% from July 2025
Up $309K from July 2025
Homes Sold
8
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$10,115/mo
6.71% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$8,265
  • Property Tax$1,666
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
19 days
9 more days than in July 2025
Homes typically sell within a month
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.2%
Down from 106.0% in July 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
37%
37% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
n/a

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Poets Corner.

Median Sale Price
Up 24.0% year-over-year in Poets Corner. Based on 8 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
33% more homes sold than a year ago in Poets Corner.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 23% from a year ago in Poets Corner, 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 6.71%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill

Is now a good time to buy in Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill?

Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill is a balanced market that is tilting gently toward buyers. Both sides have reasonable leverage, contingencies are more common, and there is time to make thoughtful decisions.

How do Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $1.60M, Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill's median is close to the Bay Area average of $1.80M.

Within Pleasant Hill, this area trades about 60% above the city-wide median of $999K.

How competitive is Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill for buyers?

Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill is a balanced market where neither side dominates:

  • Homes sell about 1% above asking on average
  • 37% close above list price
  • 19 days typical time to go pending
  • 20% of listings have had a price reduction

Buyer strategy: contingencies are more accepted, and there is time to tour and negotiate without extreme pressure.

What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced Poets Corner, Pleasant Hill home?

At $1.60M with 20% down at 6.71%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $10,115:

  • $8,265 principal and interest
  • $1,666 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

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