Looking at the changing real estate landscape as fall approaches
It’s the end of Summer. School is back in session, vacations are over, and you can feel the change in the light as the days get shorter. I’m anticipating the annual change in the real estate market as well.
Summer sales? Cities like Alameda and Berkeley have done well this summer. However, it has been a slower-than-usual summer for sales in some cities and for certain types of homes. Condos and townhouses have been challenging to sell, and I’ve seen plenty of price drops. The number of days on the market before an offer has also increased. Homes that aren’t in move-in-ready condition have lingered. Some sellers removed their properties from the market this summer when they didn’t receive the price they had hoped for. To take a deeper dive into what’s happened over the last month, take a look at my August Market Report for the East Bay.
Interest rate drop? There was a buzz last week about a possible interest rate drop in mid-September. Mortgage rates have already begun to improve due to this news. What that means for buyers: Lower interest rates mean lower monthly payments. For sellers, lower rates will attract more buyers back to the market, resulting in increased demand.
Buying and selling. Regardless of the time of year, buyers will buy and homes will sell. You simply need to understand the ebb and flow of the real estate market and adjust the price accordingly. If you need help interpreting the real estate market and its impact on you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
And now, a quick look at Alameda properties as of September 1, 2025:
- For sale: 106
- Coming Soon: 15
- Pending: 39
- Highest Sales Price: $1,750,000
231 Hollister Avenue. Listed for $1,675,000. - Lowest Sales Price: $575,000
2133 Santa Clara Avenue, Unit 214. Listed for $579,000. - Longest time before an offer was accepted: 98 days
57 Britt Court. Listed on 4/22/2025 for $1,250,000. Closed on 8/27/2025 for $1,250,000 - Shortest time before an offer was accepted: 5 days
121 Brighton Road. Listed on 7/24/25 for $1,095,000. Closed on 8/19/25 for $1,335,000. - Oldest Home: Built in 1890
547 Central Avenue. Listed for $895,000. Sold for $950,000. - Newest Homes: Built in 2025
2260 Stanford Street. Listed for $1,245,790. Sold for $1,245,789; 2119 Stanford Street. Listed for $891,018. Sold for $873,000 - Median List Price: $895,000
- Median Sales Price: $950,000
- 94501: 14 homes sold
- 94502: 5 homes sold
| Address | ZIP | Date Listed | List Price | Sale Price | Closing Date | Days Until Offer | Sq. Ft. | BR | BA | Built | Listing Agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Brighton Rd | 94502 | 7/24/2025 | $1,095,000 | $1,335,000 | 8/19/2025 | 5 | 1522 | 3 | 2 | 1984 | Compass |
| 801 Ironwood Rd | 94502 | 5/22/2025 | $895,000 | $1,050,000 | 8/19/2025 | 74 | 1725 | 3 | 2 | 1978 | Compass |
| 547 Central Ave | 94501 | 7/1/2025 | $895,000 | $950,000 | 8/20/2025 | 36 | 1517 | 4 | 2 | 1890 | KW Advisors East Bay |
| 1811 3rd St | 94501 | 6/26/2025 | $598,000 | $625,000 | 8/21/2025 | 18 | 1006 | 2 | 1 | 1941 | Compass |
| 988 Post St | 94501 | 7/17/2025 | $599,000 | $845,000 | 8/21/2025 | 14 | 1010 | 3 | 1 | 1949 | KW Advisors East Bay |
| 2133 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 214 | 94501 | 5/28/2025 | $579,000 | $575,000 | 8/21/2025 | 55 | 1132 | 2 | 1 | 1975 | Compass |
| 2260 Stanford Street | 94501 | 5/23/2025 | $1,245,790 | $1,245,789 | 8/22/2025 | 59 | 2211 | 3 | 3 | 2025 | Novella Real Estate |
| 2143 Main St, Unit 103 | 94501 | 8/22/2025 | $995,000 | $1,225,000 | 8/22/2025 | 72 | 2276 | 3 | 3 | 2020 | Stea Realty Group |
| 1300 Regent St | 94501 | 7/11/2025 | $949,000 | $1,015,000 | 8/22/2025 | 13 | 1319 | 2 | 1 | 1920 | KW Advisors East Bay |
| 2063 Whitehall Pl | 94501 | 7/11/2025 | $875,000 | $885,000 | 8/22/2025 | 26 | 1550 | 2 | 2 | 1973 | eXp Realty of California |
| 1038 Melrose Ave | 94502 | 7/9/2025 | $799,000 | $868,000 | 8/22/2025 | 14 | 1642 | 3 | 2 | 1974 | eXp Realty of California |
| 2110 Clement Ave | 94501 | 5/16/2025 | $975,000 | $975,000 | 8/25/2025 | 70 | 1883 | 3 | 3 | 2017 | KW Advisors East Bay |
| 23 Shepardson Ln | 94502 | 5/30/2025 | $849,000 | $800,000 | 8/25/2025 | 49 | 1658 | 2 | 2 | 1986 | Dudum Real Estate Group |
| 2119 Stanford Street | 94501 | 5/23/2025 | $891,018 | $873,000 | 8/27/2025 | 66 | 1462 | 2 | 2 | 2025 | Novella Real Estate |
| 310 Lina Ave | 94501 | 7/4/2025 | $1,725,000 | $1,675,000 | 8/27/2025 | 32 | 2925 | 4 | 2 | 2006 | Preferred Properties of CA |
| 57 Britt Ct | 94502 | 4/22/2025 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | 8/27/2025 | 98 | 1616 | 3 | 2 | 1996 | Kam Financial & Rlty |
| 1137 Post St | 94501 | 7/9/2025 | $749,000 | $697,000 | 8/28/2025 | 20 | 848 | 1 | 1 | 1910 | CENTURY 21 Masters |
| 231 Hollister Ave | 94501 | 7/24/2025 | $1,675,000 | $1,750,000 | 8/29/2025 | 17 | 3179 | 4 | 3 | 2005 | Preferred Properties of CA |
| 151 Central Ave | 94501 | 7/18/2025 | $750,000 | $845,000 | 8/29/2025 | 17 | 1010 | 3 | 1 | 1945 | Golden Gate Sotheby’s Int’l |
See the latest statistics for Alameda City, County, and other East Bay areas in the August market report.
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Liz Rush Realtor® DRE #01445284 can be reached at [email protected]. Her website is LizRush.com.
