07/17/2026
☀️⛵As we reach peak summer across the East Bay, the local housing market is staying just as active. While many are heading to the beach, hiking local trails, enjoying festivals, or planning road trips before back-to-school season arrives, serious buyers continue competing for well-positioned homes throughout the East Bay's hottest neighborhoods.
🤖 AI boom fueling East Bay demand: As San Francisco rents soar past $4,000 for a one-bedroom, Emeryville rents climbed 16.7%, and more buyers and renters are looking east for value.
⛵Prices continue climbing: Median home prices reached $1.19M, up about $11,500 year over year.
⚡ Homes are moving faster: Average days on market dropped from 29 to just 21 days.
☀️ Inventory remains tight: East Bay listings are down to 2,438 homes, compared with 3,072 last June.
🏡 Sales stay strong: More than 100 additional homes sold compared with June 2025.
🌴880 Corridor stays competitive: Berkeley prices jumped 32%, Alameda 8%, Oakland 5%, with strong demand in Berkeley and many all-cash purchases fueled by AI wealth and secondary-market capital.
🌊 West Contra Costa offers opportunities: Richmond (-5%) and El Cerrito (-19%) saw lower prices, creating opportunities for buyers.
🌻 Central Contra Costa remains active: Inventory is down, while Pleasant Hill sales surged 79% and prices continue climbing.
🌺 Lamorinda holds its value: Limited inventory continues supporting some of the East Bay's highest home prices.
🍹 Tri-Valley stays strong: Prices and sales increased across Alamo, Danville, and Dublin.
📉 Mortgage rates holding steady: Average 30-year fixed rates remain around 6.45%–6.75%.
Whether you're buying, selling, or simply curious about today's market, your local Abio Properties expert is here to help you navigate the East Bay with confidence. Here's to making the most of summer, before it slips away! ☀️🏡
⭐Read the full Abio Market Pulse July 2026 with East Bay market updates at www.abiomarketpulse.com
