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San Jose Market Stats

5 years of MLS data across 20 metrics for San Jose, Santa Clara County, Silicon Valley. Updated monthly with August 2026 statistics.

Data reflects August 2026 MLS statistics from MLSListings Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Real estate data is always reported one month in arrears. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224, Aegis Luxury Real Estate.
Last updated: August 4, 2026 at 4:46 AM PT

Market Snapshot August 2026

Key indicators at a glance compared to last year

Avg Sale Price
$1.50M
▼ -4.6% vs Last Year
Avg Days on Market
33
▲ +37.5% vs Last Year
Active Listings Now
1,290
▲ +97.2% vs Last Year
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.0%
▼ -0.8% vs Last Year
2026 Total Closed Sales
3,046
▲ +0.2% vs Last Year
2026 Sales Volume
$4759.57M
▼ -2.2% vs Last Year
2026 Avg Sale Price
$1.56M
▼ -2.4% vs Last Year
2026 Avg Price/SqFt
$920 /sqft
▼ -4.0% vs Last Year
Consequence Question

What happens when the right home in San Jose lists at $1.50M and nobody knows you are looking for it?

In San Jose, homes are clearing in 33 days at 101.0% of asking. With only 1,290 active listings, the right home doesn't wait for the weekend open house.

33 days
Days on Market
101.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
1,290
Active Listings Now

Pricing Trends

Average sale and list prices reveal where the market has been and where it is heading.

San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224

Market Speed

How quickly homes are selling in San Jose.

San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224

Inventory and Supply

Available homes and market balance indicators for San Jose.

San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
For San Jose Homeowners

Your neighbors are selling. Should you?

If you've owned in San Jose for more than a few years, the equity picture has shifted enough to put new moves on the table. Get a current valuation backed by the same MLS feed on this page, before the next rate decision moves the floor.

2026 Sold
Reporting Period
3,046
San Jose YTD Closed
101.0%
Sale-to-List

What's My San Jose Home Worth?

Get a current valuation backed by the same MLS feed on this page.

Demand and Absorption

Closed sales and transaction volume in San Jose.

San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
Decision Support

You have the data. You have the trends. What would change if you also had the strategy?

A buyer brief built around your timeline, your budget, and your risk tolerance turns this page from a chart deck into a decision. A 15-minute call is usually enough.

Negotiation Power

How buyers and sellers settle. Ratios above 100% indicate over-asking closings; below 100% indicate buyer concessions.

San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224

Total Market Dollar Volume

The headline read on market scale: total dollars in motion across closed transactions.

San Jose · 2021 to 2026 · Updated August 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. · Data reflects August 2026 statistics · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed · Timothy Alston, DRE# 01328224
Timothy Alston, Broker, Aegis Luxury Real Estate

Timothy Alston

Broker · DRE# 01328224 · Aegis Luxury Real Estate · 23 Years in Silicon Valley

I built this entire data platform because I believe buyers and sellers deserve transparent, real-time market intelligence, not guesswork. Every chart on every city page comes from the same MLS feed I use to advise my clients. The difference between a good deal and a great deal is knowing what the data says before you sit down at the table.

San Jose market questions, answered

The questions Timothy hears most about the San Jose market.

Is San Jose a buyer's or seller's market right now? +

San Jose is in a balanced posture, with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.0%. Both sides have room. The full snapshot above shows year-over-year shifts in price, days on market, and active inventory so you can read the trend in context, not just one number.

How long does it take to sell a home in San Jose? +

Average days on market in San Jose is 33 days. DOM is the cleanest read on demand, but it's an average. Price band, condition, and time of year all push individual homes faster or slower than the city average. Pull a neighborhood-level read for a true forecast on a specific listing.

What is the average home price in San Jose? +

The average sale price in San Jose is $1.50M, at $784/sqft. Average is calculated from closed transactions reported to MLSListings Inc. Real estate data is always one month in arrears, which is why the freshness bar above shows the current data month.

Should I buy now or wait for prices to drop? +

The 5-year charts on this page show the actual trend, not a forecast. San Jose has held a balanced's posture into this cycle. Waiting works if the cost of capital you're saving outpaces appreciation and rent equivalence. Most of our clients model this on the buyer brief before locking in a strategy.

How does San Jose compare to nearby cities? +

Within Santa Clara County, San Jose sits next to Campbell, Santa Clara, Milpitas. Each has its own pricing, inventory, and absorption pattern. The Nearby Cities cards below jump straight into those comparisons.

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San Jose Resources

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Property Information © 2026 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, MLSListings Inc.

The data relating to real estate for sale on this display comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the MLSListings™ MLS system. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Aegis Luxury Real Estate are marked with the Internet Data Exchange icon (a stylized house) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers and listing agents.

Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of Aug 4, 2026 4:30 AM PT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

These statistics are generated using information from the MLSListings Inc. multiple listing service, but have not been verified and are not guaranteed. MLSListings Inc. disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of these statistics. This information should not be relied upon for real estate transaction decisions.

Data updated every 15 minutes. Visit www.MLSListings.com for more information.

Information provided is for general informational purposes only. Equal Housing Opportunity. If you are currently working with a real estate agent, this is not intended as a solicitation.

Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224, Aegis Luxury Real Estate, 10080 N. Wolfe Rd Ste SW3-200, Cupertino CA 95014. (408) 207-4593.

Last updated: Aug 4, 2026 4:30 AM PT | Data reflects August 2026 MLS statistics. Source: MLSListings Inc.

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