Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley Housing Market · 2026

Data through Aug 2026

Data curated by Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · How this data works

Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley Market Snapshot

Northeast Castro Valley favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Here's the picture:

Based on 15 homes sold in the 3 months ending August 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Updated weekly.

Data through August 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$1.25M
▲ Up 24.9% from August 2025
Up $249K from August 2025
Homes Sold
15
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$8,324/mo
7.28% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$6,839
  • Property Tax$1,301
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
15 days
· Same as August 2025
Homes typically sell within a month
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.8%
▲ Up from 99.2% in August 2025
Selling 4% above asking
% Sold Over Asking
60%
More than half of homes sold above their asking price
Active Listings
3
▼ Down 70.7% from August 2025
About 0.6 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Northeast Castro Valley.

Median Sale Price
Up 24.9% year-over-year in Northeast Castro Valley. Based on 15 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
About the same sales volume as a year ago in Northeast Castro Valley.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 25% from a year ago in Northeast Castro Valley, reflecting changes in both price and mortgage rates.

Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate (National Avg.)
National average currently at 7.28%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley

Is now a good time to buy in Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley?

Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Buyers should prepare strong offers and expect limited room to negotiate on well-priced listings.

How do Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $1.25M, Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley's median sits about 30% below the Bay Area average of $1.78M. That average is skewed high by ultra-premium peninsula enclaves like Atherton and Woodside, so a more useful frame is that Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley is one of the more accessible corners of the Bay Area.

This is close to the Castro Valley city-wide median of $1.15M.

How competitive is Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley for buyers?

Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley currently favors sellers:

  • Homes sell about 4% above asking on average
  • 60% close above list price
  • 15 days typical time to go pending

Buyer strategy: well-priced homes still move quickly, but there is modest room for strong offers. Come in pre-approved with a clear plan.

What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced Northeast Castro Valley, Castro Valley home?

At $1.25M with 20% down at 7.28%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $8,324:

  • $6,839 principal and interest
  • $1,301 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • $183 homeowners insurance

HOA fees are extra.

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