September 2025 Real Estate Market Insights and Market Stats

Eloise Middleton • October 16, 2025

At the Eloise 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 property.

As we close out September and the third quarter of 2025, here's what's been happening in both our community and the market:

September Highlights

This month we recognized:

 

  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • National Preparedness Month
  • National Recovery Month
  • And many more important awareness campaigns

 

toddler boy celebrates birthday

On a personal note, Dennis and I joyfully celebrated 21 years of marriage, and our beautiful granddaughter turned 4 — both on September 4th! We also honored Labor Day, Patriot Day, Grandparents Day, World Tourism Day, and the International Day of Peace.

September 2025 Market Insights

Here's a breakdown of what we saw this month across Alameda County , Oakland , and select zip codes:

Alameda County — Single-Family Homes only

  • 722 new listings , 555 sold
  • Median Sale Price: $889K
  • Average Days on Market: 32
  • Inventory: 3.4 months
  • Homes sold for 100.5% of list price

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Oakland — Single-Family Homes

  • 180 new listings , 145 sold
  • Median Sale Price: $899K
  • Average Days on Market: 38
  • Inventory: 3.4 months
  • 110.4% over asking on average — demand is strong!

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Montclair | Zip Code 94611

  • Median Sale Price: $1.4M
  • 117% sale-to-list price ratio
  • 35 days on market

Rockridge/Claremont | Zip Code 94618

  • Median Sale Price: $2M
  • 110.9% sale-to-list
  • 19 days on market

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Redwood Heights/Oakland/Oakland Hills | Zip Code 94619

  • Median Sale Price: $1.1M
  • 119.2% over list price — the highest overbid in this update!
  • 27 days on market

A Call to Action — Please Help Us To Support Our Mission

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, I invite you to be part of something special.

Our mission this year is to help 50 families or individuals reach their real estate goals — and your referrals make all the difference.

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If you or someone you know is considering:

  • Buying their first home
  • Downsizing or upsizing
  • Investing in real estate
  • Relocating to or from the East Bay...

Please reach out. We'd be honored to guide them through the journey.

Healthy Living Corner

I've been walking outside every other day — and it's been so refreshing to breathe in fresh air and soak up God's beautiful creation. I'm maintaining my weight and cooking healthy meals at home, feeling strong and grateful.

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Stay Informed and Connected

If you have any questions about the real estate market, need advice, or just want to chat, please reach out.

Call us today for a personalized market analysis or strategy session! 510-386-0547 .

Resources:
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With Gratitude-


Eloise

 


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Eloise Middleton
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510 386-0547
Eloise@HomesByEloise.com

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