August 2026 Bay Area Real Estate Insights

What kind of market are we in? Read insider insights below.

At the Eloise Middleton Real Estate Group, we bring over 25 years of combined real estate expertise to help our clients navigate one of the most important journeys of their lives – buying, selling, or investing in real estate.

Our 2026 Goal: Helping Families with Major Life Changes

I've been selling homes for over 20 years, and I am never surprised by how much we accumulate. Some of it we haven't laid eyes on in years — it's in a drawer, in the back of a closet, sometimes under the bed.

Recently I went back home after losing my oldest sister. While I was there I helped her children go through what she left behind — clothes she hadn't worn in years, shoes still in their boxes that she could no longer wear, knick-knacks, and photos she couldn't stand to part with. We spent hours going through everything, reminiscing about old times, remembering the last time we'd seen her in a particular outfit, looking through photos none of us had ever seen before. The whole time, I kept thinking: why didn't she just give some of this away?

At EMREG, we work with trusted vendors who can help you sort through what you've built up over the years — privately, at your own pace, and without judgment. Please call/text 510.386.0547 or email eloise@homesbyeloise.com today for a private consultation.

Market Insights – Area Counties, August 2026

Alameda County Overview (Single Family Homes)

• 1,114 single-family homes for sale

• 1.8 months of inventory

• 874 new listings | 671 homes sold

• Median price: $1,200,000

• Median overbid: 101.8%

• Average days on market: 27

Contra Costa County Overview (Single Family Homes)

• 1,466 single-family homes for sale

• 2.3 months of inventory

• 992 new listings   655 homes sold

• Median price: $875,000

• Median overbid: 100.1%

• Average days on market: 28

San Francisco County Overview (Single Family Homes)

• 148 single-family homes for sale

• 0.8 month of inventory

• 185 new listings | 170 homes sold

• Median price: $2,000,000

• Median overbid: 124.4%

• Average days on market: 22

The data, sourced from InfoSparks, includes all single-family homes in the California Area above from July 2025 to July 2026. This may include preliminary data, and may vary from the time the data was gathered. All data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. DRE# 01995149. Copyright KW Advisors San Francisco   Napa Valley 2026. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Takeaway: August's numbers show the Bay Area market cooling slightly — but still firmly in seller's territory. Alameda County single-family homes sold in 27 days at a median of $1.2M, with buyers paying just over list at 101.8%. Contra Costa followed a similar pattern — homes closed at $875K in 28 days, essentially at asking price. San Francisco stayed the most competitive of the three, with homes selling in 22 days at 124% of asking and a median of $2M. 

Wondering what your home is worth in today's market? Send me a message — I'll get you real numbers, no pressure.

Healthy Living Corner

A note on this month's Healthy Living Corner:

I'd been planning to continue with Outlive this month, but I decided to take a detour. So many of the seniors I work with are dealing with real challenges around food — whether it's energy, mobility, or just the daily reality of cooking for one. When I came across this, I wanted to pass it along.

Medically Tailored Meals: A Resource Worth Knowing About

Medically tailored meals and groceries are dietitian-planned food programs for people managing chronic illness or recovering from a hospital stay. They're free for those who qualify, and research shows they can improve health outcomes and reduce medical costs.

Programs come in different forms. Medically tailored meals provide fully prepared, ready-to-eat food for people who can't shop or cook for themselves — customized for conditions like heart failure or diabetes, with cultural and religious options available. Medically tailored groceries are a better fit for people who can still cook but need help choosing the right ingredients, and come with recipe guidance. Produce prescriptions offer vouchers for fruits and vegetables through a doctor's referral.

To find these programs: ask your doctor or care coordinator about a referral, check your health insurance (some Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans cover them), or look into local community organizations — eligibility rules vary by state.

Source: Harvard Health Letter, Diet and Nutrition — "Are Medically Tailored Meals Right for You?" September 2026 | health.harvard.edu

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