San Mateo County Seller Intelligence

Selling Your Home in East Palo Alto

September 2026: median $956,500 · 99% of list received · 25 days to sell. What that means for your sale, and the number that matters for your home.

Median Sale
$956,500
September 2026 · 6 closings

East Palo Alto single-family market, September 2026

Median Sale Price
$956,500
-12.5% vs. full-year 2025 median
Price Per Sq Ft
$946
Avg Days on Market
25
Sale vs List Price
99%
Homes Sold
6
Months of Inventory
2.1

Closed single-family MLS sales, September 2026. Source: SAMCAR/MLSListings.

What this market means for East Palo Alto sellers

In September 2026, 6 single-family homes closed in East Palo Alto at a median of $956,500, or $946 per square foot. Sellers collected 99% of their list price, and the average sale took 25 days.

Buyers in East Palo Alto are negotiating, which makes pricing and preparation the difference between a strong sale and a listing that sits. In this kind of market, the first two weeks decide the outcome.

East Palo Alto carried 2.1 months of inventory in September 2026, a balanced supply. Buyers have real alternatives, so condition and pricing carry more weight than they did in tighter months.

For context, the September 2026 median sits 13% below the full-year 2025 median of $1,093,250.

A 1,100 sq ft single-family home, the East Palo Alto average, typically sold between $968,000 and $1,113,000 in September 2026.

Computed from the month's median price per square foot. Your home's condition, upgrades, lot, and street move the real number. Lisa's free valuation pins it down within 24 hours.

Your East Palo Alto Sale, Handled

The market sets the range. Preparation decides where you land in it.

Lisa manages the whole arc of a East Palo Alto sale: pricing built from street-level comparables, pre-market preparation through the Home Refresh program, and negotiation when the offers arrive. One person, accountable for the result, from the first walkthrough to the wire transfer.

Watch: why some Peninsula homes sell in 13 days while others sit for 51

The preparation and pricing decisions behind the spread, from Lisa's Silicon Valley market films.

More Peninsula market films on Lisa’s YouTube channel.

Selling in East Palo Alto: common questions

Straight answers from the current data. For anything specific to your property, call Lisa at (650) 668-1868.

What do homes sell for in East Palo Alto?
The median single-family sale in East Palo Alto was $956,500 in September 2026, at $946 per square foot. Across all of 2025, the median was $1,093,250. Individual homes range widely around the median depending on size, condition, and street.
How long does it take to sell a house in East Palo Alto?
The average East Palo Alto single-family sale took 25 days in September 2026. Well-prepared, correctly priced homes typically clear faster than the average; overpriced homes sit past it and often sell for less after a reduction.
Do homes in East Palo Alto sell over asking?
Not in September 2026: East Palo Alto sellers collected 99% of list price on average. In a market like this, accurate pricing on day one matters more than in hotter months.
What does it cost to sell a home in East Palo Alto?
The main costs are agent commissions (negotiable, and set in your listing agreement), county transfer tax, title and escrow fees, and any repairs or preparation you choose to invest in. The seller net sheet calculator on this site turns those into a single walk-away number for your price point.
When is the best time to list a home in East Palo Alto?
Spring and early fall bring the most buyer activity on the Peninsula, but the best month depends on inventory: listing when few comparable homes are active often beats listing in the busiest season. The listing timing calculator on this site shows the historical pattern, and Lisa reads current inventory before recommending a date.
How do I find out what my home is actually worth?
Automated estimates miss condition, upgrades, lot, and street. Lisa prepares a free, confidential valuation for your specific property, drawing on closed sales, active competition, and off-market activity, within 24 hours. Request it at lisamlum.com/selling/home-valuation.
Last updated 2026-10-09 · By Lisa M. Lum, Realtor® · Coldwell Banker Realty · DRE 02005150