March 2026 Oakland Real Estate Insights

Our 2026 Goal:

I've been thinking about our ambitious goal to sell $40 million in real estate — helping one family at a time. To reach that goal, we'll need to help 40 families or individuals achieve their real estate dreams.

Over the past few weeks, I've been speaking with seniors who seem to be stuck — unsure of how to move forward. I thought this was the perfect opportunity to share what we do here at the Eloise Middleton Real Estate Group.

We help people solve the problem of getting unstuck and moving forward. Whether it's aging parents, an aging family member, or a busy professional who simply doesn't have the time to prepare a property for sale — we've got the bandwidth and the manpower to get the job done, so they can move on to the next chapter in their life.

Market Insights – Oakland East Bay, March 2026

Alameda County Overview (SFH)

• 1,986 single-family homes for sale
• 5.6 months of inventory
• 599 new listings | 356 homes sold
• Median price: $1,300,000
• Median overbid: 108.8%
• Average days on market: 26

Contra Costa Overview  (SFH)

• 1,044 single-family homes for sale
• 1.7 months of inventory
• 796 new listings | 439 homes sold
• Median price: $810,000
• Median overbid: 100.1%
• Average days on market: 39

SF County Overview (SFH)

• 157 single-family homes for sale
• 0.8 months of inventory
• 183 new listings | 139 homes sold
• Median price: $1,900,000
• Median overbid: 113.9%
• Average days on market: 46

Data Note: All statistics are sourced from Courted.io and cover the period from February 2025 to February 2026.

Takeaway: In today’s Oakland and East Bay real estate market, we’re seeing a shift toward opportunity. Alameda County homes for sale offer more balance, while Contra Costa County real estate remains steady and competitive. In San Francisco real estate, low inventory continues to drive strong prices and multiple offers.

Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or exploring luxury homes in the Bay Area, strategy matters.

Would you like information tailored to your city or your zip code? Contact us to get personalized zip code insights.

Healthy Living Corner

In Chapter 5 of Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, I found myself amazed by the idea that eating less — or at least eating more intentionally — can actually slow down the aging process at a cellular level. Attia explains that every time we eat, especially protein, we activate a pathway in the body called mTOR, which drives growth but, when constantly switched on, may also accelerate aging. What really stood out to me was the concept of autophagy — the body's built-in way of cleaning out damaged cells and recycling them — which gets triggered when we give our bodies a break from food. It's not about starving yourself, but rather about being strategic with when and how much you eat, so your body gets the chance to repair and reset itself. It changed the way I think about meals — not just as fuel, but as signals we're constantly sending to our cells.

OUR LISTINGS

BACK ON MARKET

1821 74th Ave, Oakland, CA

Offered at $575,000 | 182174thAve.com

Renovated duplex with both units tenant-occupied. Each unit features a nicely updated kitchen, washer and dryer hook-up, private entrances, and access to divided fenced yards. 5,370 sq ft lot offers potential for additional units (buyer to verify). Close to BART, public transit, shopping, and freeway access. Perfect for investors.

PENDING

3200 Brookdale Ave,Oakland, CA 94602

Offered at $525,000 | 3200BrookdaleAve.com

SOLD

1427 65th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621

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