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LAFAYETTE, CA 94549

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 94549

Alhambra Valley · Baywood · Burton Valley · Condit · Diablo View · Downtown Lafayette (Downtown) · Grayson Woods · Happy Valley · Hidden Oaks · Lafayette Hills (Hills) · Lafayette Valley Estates (Valley Estates) · Los Palos · Moraga Boulevard (Moraga) · Mountain View · Northeast Orinda (Northeast) · Northridge · Northwood (Tara) · Orinda View · Overlook · Palos Verdes · Quandt · Reliez Valley · Rheem Boulevard (Rheem) · Silver Dell (Silver Dell Rellez) · Silver Springs · Silverwood · Sky-Hy Ranch · Springhill · Stanley · Summit Ridge · Sundown Terrace · Tiffany Hills (Via Roble) · Woodborough · Woodside Meadows

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The LAFAYETTE, CA real estate market (94549) currently shows 50 active listings, with 21 pending sales. Homes are averaging 25 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 23 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 25 days on market compared to 24 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 16.1% year-over-year, from $2,262,500 to $1,898,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 28,456  ·  Density: 553.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $221,148

Typical home value: $1,838,020  ·  Homeownership: 75.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
50
⇩ 31.5% vs 73 last year
Pending
21
42% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,898,000
⇩ 16.1% vs $2,262,500 last year
Average Price
$2,270,813
⇩ 23.4% vs $2,966,171 last year
Days on Market
25
⇧ 4.2% vs 24 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$771
⇩ 3.3% vs $797/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,588 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 50 this year vs 73 last year
  • Days on market: 25 now vs 24 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,898,000 (-16.1% YoY)
  • Average: $2,270,813 (-23.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 8.9 miles — 556 listings ($743,706,238 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
94549Lafayette, CA 945490.0 mi49$114,865,751$1,895,000$2,344,199
94595Walnut Creek, CA 945953.4 mi114$89,419,092$608,700$784,378
94523Pleasant Hill, CA 945234.3 mi53$51,191,269$918,000$965,873
94556Moraga, CA 945564.9 mi32$45,794,432$1,362,000$1,431,076
94553Martinez, CA 945535.7 mi83$73,715,205$793,000$888,135
94507Alamo, CA 945077.0 mi32$153,675,360$3,045,000$4,802,355
94611Oakland, CA 946117.1 mi78$100,081,566$1,024,500$1,283,097
94618Oakland, CA 946187.6 mi26$29,830,736$1,095,000$1,147,336
94619Oakland, CA 946197.8 mi37$30,474,643$784,250$823,639
94704Berkeley, CA 947048.1 mi13$10,038,704$668,500$772,208
94709Berkeley, CA 947098.2 mi10$8,777,220$711,000$877,722
94707Berkeley, CA 947078.7 mi13$18,892,900$1,256,750$1,453,300
94703Berkeley, CA 947038.9 mi16$16,949,360$996,250$1,059,335

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LAFAYETTE, CA 94549?

As of March 2026, there are 50 active listings in LAFAYETTE, CA (zip code 94549), compared to 73 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LAFAYETTE, CA 94549?

The median listing price in LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 is $1,898,000 as of March 2026, a 16.1% decrease from $2,262,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in LAFAYETTE, CA?

Homes in LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 spend an average of 25 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 24 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LAFAYETTE, CA 94549?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 23 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 25 days on market compared to 24 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in LAFAYETTE, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 save an estimated $37,960 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,898,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.