🏡 November 2025 Bay Area Market Newsletter: A Balanced Market with Rising Luxury Momentum

As we move into the final stretch of 2025, the Bay Area real estate market continues to show balance — cooler than last year’s frenzy, yet still active and competitive.

While 2024 was an exceptionally heated year, this fall’s trends reveal a more sustainable pace. Buyer activity, pricing, and inventory have all settled into a steady rhythm — but the luxury segment across the East Bay, South Bay, and Peninsula has noticeably heated up.

In fact, luxury home sales have reached their highest levels in years.

📊 County Highlights: October 2025

Santa Clara County: Still Strong and Competitive

Santa Clara County continues to lead the Bay Area in buyer activity and strong offers.

• Median Price: $1.95M (↓ 2% YoY)

• Sales: Slightly up

• Median Days on Market: 10 days

• Pending Ratio: Highest point in 6 months — the strongest in the Bay Area

💡 Homes priced well are moving fast, especially in prime Silicon Valley neighborhoods.

San Mateo County: Luxury and Top School Districts in Demand

The Peninsula continues to shine, fueled by high-end properties and top-tier school zones.

• Median Price: $2.19M (↑ 9.5% YoY)

• Sales Volume: Up 15.5%

• Median Days on Market: 12 days

💡 Luxury buyers are returning in full force, with strong competition in Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Menlo Park.

Alameda County: Luxury Market Reaches New Highs

Alameda County remains a favorite among move-up buyers and professionals looking for value without leaving the Bay Area.

• Median Price: $1.275M (↑ 0.7% YoY)

• Sales Volume: Slightly down overall

• Median Days on Market: 14 days

• Luxury Sales: Highest October on record

💡 The high-end segment is driving market energy across Oakland, Berkeley, and Pleasanton.

✨ Quick Take: The Bay Area Market Isn’t Cold — It’s Balanced

For Buyers:

Lower mortgage rates and slightly higher inventory are creating better opportunities for negotiation before competition ramps up again in 2026.

For Sellers:

With a solid pricing strategy and strong marketing, well-presented homes are still selling quickly — often over asking.

Luxury strength across all three counties is a key trend to watch heading into the new year.

🎉 October–November Highlights

• ✅ 5 Homes Closed

• 🏠 3 Homes Currently in Contract

If you’d like to see how your city or neighborhood performed, I’d be happy to prepare a custom market report tailored to your area.

📩 Contact me for your personalized Bay Area housing data snapshot today!

Written by Yvonne Yang, Top Bay Area Realtor®.