Bay Area Real Estate Market Update – September 2025

Curious about what’s happening in our local real estate markets? Here’s a snapshot of single-family home activity across Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Solano, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just watching the market, these numbers tell an important story about where things stand as we move into fall.

📍 Napa County

• 81 new listings | 66 sold

• Median sale price: $992,000

• Months of inventory: 6.8

• Days on market: 78

• Sale-to-list price: 98.3%

👉 What it means: Napa is showing more balance compared to surrounding counties, with nearly 7 months of inventory. Buyers have breathing room here, but sellers should price strategically to stand out.

📍 Sonoma County

• 262 new listings | 359 sold

• Median sale price: $835,000

• Months of inventory: 3.3

• Days on market: 60

• Sale-to-list price: 99.5%

👉 What it means: Sonoma remains competitive. Homes are selling quickly with buyers paying close to asking. Sellers still hold an advantage, but well-prepared buyers can succeed with strong offers.

📍 Solano County

• 360 new listings | 262 sold

• Median sale price: $625,000

• Months of inventory: 3

• Days on market: 50

• Sale-to-list price: 100%

👉 What it means: Solano offers some of the most affordable homes in the region. Properties are moving fast and often selling at full price - proof that demand is strong.

📍 Contra Costa County

• 856 new listings | 637 sold

• Median sale price: $848,000

• Months of inventory: 2.5

• Days on market: 33

• Sale-to-list price: 100%

👉 What it means: With just 2.5 months of inventory, Contra Costa is a hot market. Homes are selling in about a month, and buyers are meeting seller expectations on price.

📍 Southern & Central Marin

• 117 new listings | 122 sold

• Median sale price: $1.5M

• Months of inventory: 2.4

• Days on market: 49

• Sale-to-list price: 99.3%

👉 What it means: Marin’s luxury market remains strong. Limited supply and steady demand are keeping home values high, with most selling just under list price.

📍 San Francisco

• 173 new listings | 154 sold

• Median sale price: $1.5M

• Months of inventory: 1.1

• Days on market: 34

• Sale-to-list price: 109.1%

👉 What it means: San Francisco is in full seller’s market mode. With just over 1 month of inventory, competition is fierce. Homes are selling fast and well above asking, showing that demand remains high for city living.

🏡 The Bottom Line

The Bay Area housing market continues to show a mix of opportunities:

• Buyers may find more negotiating room in Napa.

• Sellers in San Francisco and Contra Costa are benefiting from bidding wars.

• Affordability seekers will continue looking toward Solano, where prices remain lower but competition is strong.

Every county tells a slightly different story, but one thing is clear - real estate across Northern California remains active and resilient.

Thinking about buying or selling this fall? Let’s connect to review your specific market and create a plan that fits your goals.



EO&A Team


Elizabeth, Anne, Ian, Ksenia, Cliff, Annie, Erica, Mike, Beth, Nina, Sidra, Karen, Annie

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