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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$2.25M

The median listing price in Berkeley, CA ZIP 94705 is $2,245,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,595/mo

The median market rent in Berkeley, CA ZIP 94705 is $2,595/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
270 days

The median days on market in Berkeley, CA ZIP 94705 is 270 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
1.39%

At a median list price of $2,245,000 and a median rent of $2,595/month, the gross rental yield in Berkeley, CA ZIP 94705 is 1.39% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$3,018/mo STR · $2,595/mo LTR

In Berkeley, CA ZIP 94705, median Airbnb revenue is $3,018/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,595/month as of June 2026.

Berkeley, CA 94705 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 94705

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
62
Active Listings
8
Sold Properties
54

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$2,245,000
Median Sold Price
$1,709,000
Median Price per Sqft
$770/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,595

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.06%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
270
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Berkeley, CA, are averaging approximately 6.6%, reflecting a stable but elevated interest rate environment for property owners in this market.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's median sold price is 1,709,000, which, combined with a long median days on market of 270, suggests slower sales velocity and pricing friction as sellers adjust expectations in response to recent transaction activity (down year-over-year price trend).
  2. Market conditions read as broadly balanced with a neutral market temperature, paired with relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample, which may indicate persistent buyer interest despite cooling prices (neutral).
  3. Rental demand is firm: the median market rent is 2,595 and rents are trending up, supporting hold strategies for investors seeking income stability rather than near-term price appreciation.
  4. Pricing intensity remains high at the median price per square foot of 770, while financing headwinds persist under an interest rate pressure assessment of moderate, which may continue to dampen buyer price tolerance and extend time-to-contract.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

54 Vicente Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds6 baths4,242 sqft
$8,100,000
May 1, 2026
$1,909/sqft/sqft
412 days on market
32 Vicente Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds4 baths5,846 sqft
$5,800,000
May 1, 2026
$992/sqft/sqft
166 days on market
190 Stonewall Rd, Oakland, CA 94705
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds3 baths4,097 sqft
$4,060,000
May 1, 2026
$991/sqft/sqft
88 days on market
44 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds2 baths2,965 sqft
$2,150,000
May 1, 2026
$725/sqft/sqft
214 days on market
91 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths2,048 sqft
$2,150,000
May 1, 2026
$1,050/sqft/sqft
3939 days on market
2133 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds1 baths1,339 sqft
$2,150,000
May 1, 2026
$1,606/sqft/sqft
987 days on market
7723 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA 94705
Value

Sold below market average

5 beds3 baths3,199 sqft
$1,050,000
May 1, 2026
$328/sqft/sqft
4331 days on market
2119 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds1 baths964 sqft
$798,500
May 1, 2026
$828/sqft/sqft
250 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$8,081/mo
94705 Avg Rent
94705 Cost to Own
Rent$2,595
Own$10,676

20% down, 6.53% rate, 1.1% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

94705 Avg nightly rate
94705 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$253/night
Occupancy147 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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