Mountain View, CA saw its median sale price climb 10.7% year-over-year from June to August 2026. This strong price growth signals robust demand and rising home values, making it an excellent time for sellers to consider listing. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, the market is clearly rewarding sellers.
Sellers in Mountain View, CA saw a strong boost in home values this summer. The median sale price rose 10.7% year-over-year from June to August 2026, signaling robust demand and a healthy market for those looking to list. If you’ve been considering selling, now is a great time to take advantage of these higher prices.
Despite more homes on the market, Santa Clara County sellers are still seeing strong demand. In August 2026, the share of homes selling above list price rose by nearly 5 percentage points, and the average sale-to-list ratio ticked up as well. Sellers are benefiting from motivated buyers willing to pay a premium.
Across Palo Alto, the median sale price reached $4.1M in 2026's first eight months, ↑~8% yearly, while sales ↓~7% and new listings ↓~9%.
Tight supply met steady demand: about one-third of sold homes closed >$500K above asking, and ~40% were all-cash purchases citywide during the period.
Old Palo Alto posted the highest median price at $9.1M, ↑~58% yearly. It also led $10M-plus sales, accounting for 10 of 14.
Green Gables showed how tight supply still converted into deals: new listings ↓~33%, yet sales ↑~67%. Palo Alto Hills posted the biggest sales jump.
Neighborhood differences mattered: South Palo Alto recorded 58 sales, the most citywide, while six neighborhoods had fewer listings and seven held steady or higher sales.
Sellers in Mountain View, CA are seeing stronger offers this summer. The average sale-to-list price ratio rose by 1.7 points, and the share of homes selling above list jumped 13 points year-over-year. If you’re selling, buyers are showing they’re willing to compete for the right home.
Looking for a festive way to celebrate Halloween in Palo Alto? Trick or Trivia in the Baylands takes place on October 17, 2026, at the Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter, bringing neighbors together for an entertaining evening of Halloween-themed questions and local flavor.
Put your knowledge to the test in Jeopardy-style trivia rounds covering spooky nature facts, ghost stories, and classic Halloween topics. Whether you come ready to compete or simply want a memorable night out, the event offers a fun way to connect with the community and enjoy the Baylands after dark.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, and the event is suggested for ages 12 and older. Gather your friends, family, or trivia team and mark your calendar for an evening of laughter, learning, and a little friendly competition.
For event details and planning information, visit: https://patch.com/california/paloalto/calendar/event/20261017/2eb1954e-bea2-48b9-9fca-a6817920886c/trick-or-trivia-in-the-baylands
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the Indigenous People
We take a stand for and support the indigenous people on this day.
We should also offer our support to those who invest and uplift the indigenous communities.
