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 · Part of the El Cerrito housing market
ZIP 94530 is still one of the most competitive markets in the Bay Area, but competition is starting to ease. Here's the picture:
Based on 29 homes sold in March 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Updated weekly.
Data through March 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in 94530, El Cerrito.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
ZIP 94530 is still a highly competitive market, but conditions are starting to ease. Buyers should move quickly on well-priced homes and expect to offer above asking, though the most intense bidding wars may be tapering.
At $1.13M, ZIP 94530's median sits about 40% below the Bay Area average of $1.88M. That average is skewed high by ultra-premium peninsula enclaves like Atherton and Woodside, so a more useful frame is that ZIP 94530 is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.
This is close to the El Cerrito city-wide median of $1.20M.
By home type:
Prices in ZIP 94530 depend heavily on home type and specific neighborhood. Median sale prices by type:
Individual listings vary widely based on location, size, and condition. The best calibration is to narrow to a few specific neighborhoods you are considering and look at recent sales there.
ZIP 94530 is one of the Bay Area's more competitive markets:
Buyer strategy: budget 5 to 10% above ask on well-priced listings, with financing pre-approved and offers ready to move quickly.
At $1.13M with 20% down at 6.53%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $7,062:
HOA fees are extra. Condo buyers typically budget an additional $300 to $700 per month for HOA, and townhome HOAs run $200 to $500.
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