Lafayette, CA 94549 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 94549
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
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.
Market Metrics
Note: 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
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
Liquidity & Velocity
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 Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.
Key Findings
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The primary market-value signal is the median sold price 1,798,000, which — together with a hot market temperature and a year-over-year price trend of up — suggests ongoing upward pressure on transaction pricing and supports seller-side valuation assumptions.
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A persistent gap between the median listing price 2,172,500 and the median sold price 1,798,000 indicates pricing friction: sellers appear to be quoting materially higher asking prices than what recent transactions are achieving, which may require sellers to adjust expectations to align with realized market value.
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The median days on market 275 points to materially slower sales velocity relative to typical fast-moving markets; this slower liquidity may lengthen negotiation timelines and suggests buyers have more time to evaluate deals, while sellers should prepare for extended marketing periods.
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Local unit-level pricing is very strong on a per-square-foot basis with a median price per square foot of 792, while rental context shows a median market rent of 2,500 and rent year-over-year trend flat; coupled with interest rate pressure described as moderate, this mix suggests owners and investors should weigh holding strategies against potential financing cost sensitivity and near-term rental stability.
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
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Sold above market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Lafayette, CA 94549 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 94549
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo 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.
Market Metrics
Note: 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
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
Liquidity & Velocity
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 Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.
Key Findings
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1,399,000 as the median sold price serves as the primary indicator of market value and recent transaction activity, signaling sustained high-price outcomes for completed SFR and condo transactions within the sample.
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1,150,000 median listing price versus the median sold price suggests a gap between asking and transaction values that may indicate pricing friction or disciplined buyer negotiation, and sellers should be prepared for offers that reflect recent closed sales rather than list expectations.
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202 median days on market points to slower sales velocity compared with hot-market norms and, combined with a sample-level constrained active supply, appears to reflect moderate liquidity where transactions take longer to close despite strong pricing.
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755 median price per square foot and 2,200 median market rent underline premium valuation and robust rent levels; with prices trending up year-over-year and rent trending flat, owners and investors should prioritize accurate comps and expect continued price strength while rental income growth may be stable.
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
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.5% rate, 0.8% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 5/1/2026
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