Is Watsonville, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Watsonville is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Watsonville has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Watsonville is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Watsonville, CA

How much do homes in Watsonville, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$805,900

$580/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$106,400(+15.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Watsonville have sold for 15.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Watsonville was $805,900 in April 2024, up 15.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $580.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $422.2K$450K
+6.6%
2 $615K$597K
-2.9%
3 $783K$818K
+4.5%
4 $855K$980K
+14.6%
5+ $990K$3.3M
+233.3%

Summary: Watsonville housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 233.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Watsonville
+15.2%
Pajaro
0.0%

Housing Supply in Watsonville, CA

How many homes are available in Watsonville, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
7678+2.6%

Summary: The Watsonville real estate market had 78 homes for sale in April 2024, a 2.6% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 77
0.0%
2 2223
+4.5%
3 2827
-3.6%
4 1214
+16.7%
5+ 77
0.0%

Summary: The Watsonville housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
2123+9.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Watsonville, you may be able to get a good deal. 59.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 23 homes were sold or pending in Watsonville in April 2024, up by 9.5% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 59% were sold under asking, 5% were sold at asking, and 36% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Watsonville, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Watsonville, CA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
48 Days35 Days-27.4%

Summary: Homes in Watsonville had an average of 35 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 27.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

15 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Watsonville are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 23 homes were sold in Watsonville; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 28 Days Ago

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