Marin County Real Estate Market Report
September 2021

Marin County Real Estate Market Report

September 2021

August is traditionally a sleepy month in the Marin County real estate world, but we continued to see pricing increase while supply declined versus the same time last year. The median price increased 10% to $1,650,000 while the number of homes on the market (200) was down 18% versus August 2020. September promises to be a busy month with a very active market as I write this.

What’s Happening In My World

I have just launched 104 Hawthorne Avenue in Larkspur and the response so far has been great. It is a vintage charmer with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and two bonus rooms offering walk-to-town living and huge upside potential. Originally built in 1908, this beautiful home features many upgrades through-out with approximately 2,160 square feet plus an additional 1000+ square foot basement with 8-foot ceilings. Exclusively offered for $1,995,000.

Also coming later this month is a beautiful 4 BR / 2 BA single-level home in the San Marin area of Novato. 

I am pleased to announce that my listing at 390 Fawn Drive in San Anselmo sold for $155,000 over asking last month. Also in escrow are 25 Alpine Road and 70 Miwok Drive, both in Novato and both listed in conjunction with the Sarkissian Bullock Team.

How Can I Help?

These reports are a great place to start, but let’s continue the conversation. I am always happy to discuss the market and the best way to approach buying or selling a home in Marin County or the greater Bay Area. Call or text me anytime at 415-847-5584.

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From the Golden Gate Sotheby’s Market Report…

HOUSING MARKET OUTPERFORMS

The housing market continued to outperform the broader economy in the SF Bay Area as the spreading Delta variant dampened consumer and business optimism. A growing number of corporate entities delayed reopening offices in the region and extended business travel restrictions. With remote working options extended for many SF Bay Area workers, the heightened demand for houses with extra rooms for home offices as well as access to outdoor space should persist into next year.

SALES DIP BUT LOW INVENTORY AFFECTS PENT-UP DEMAND

Closed sales decreased for the second-consecutive month from the June peak. In August, 5,828 homes sold throughout the region, 2.4% lower than July. While the modest slowdown in sales tallies does not indicate a drop-off in buyer demand, record-high pricing in many cities continued to weigh on some potential buyers. The increasing cost of ownership and size of down payments deterred some first-time homebuyers, adding to the pent-up demand for homes.

Additionally, lack of suitable inventory curtailed potential trade-up households. Sales activity in the most affordable segments increased in August, bucking the overall trend of slowing transactions and highlighting continued elevated demand for affordable single family homes in the region. Sales of homes priced less than $1.25 million increased by 2.5% in August. Listed homes in this price range also sold quickly, spending less than 24 days on the market on average. Within this price tier, counties with the strongest rebound in August included Marin, Napa and Sonoma.

Some amount of buyer fatigue may be growing in the mid-priced tiers, with buyers facing highly competitive bidding situations in most neighborhoods. Many listings received multiple offers soon after coming to market and the average days on market decreased in the mid-priced segment. The number of sales closed fell by 6% in the $1.25 to $2.5 million range, while sales dropped by 11% in the $2.5 to 3.5 million range.

LOOKING AHEAD

The volatile economy and rising rate of infections will continue to create uncertainty in the SF Bay Area even as the housing market closes out the remainder of the year at an elevated pace. Thus far during the pandemic, housing demand has not been dampened and there is little reason to believe that this will change in the coming months. The low mortgage rate environment is likely to persist, which will help new entrants to the most expensive housing market in the country.

While affordability concerns will remain throughout the region, elevated demand for quality single family homes will drive the housing market into 2022.

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390 Fawn Drive San Anselmo jus sold
70 Miwok Drive in escrow
257 Mountain View just sold

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104 Hawthorne Avenue | Larkspur

104 Hawthorne Avenue Larkspur kitchen

Vintage Charmer in Downtown Larkspur with Walk-to-EVERYTHING Convenience and Huge Upside Potential

Marin Real Estate Market Stats

August 2021 Market Report home prices by town
Marin county market trends graphic

Marin County Real Estate Market Report Charts

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“For Sale” vs. Sold Home Prices vs. Median Home Prices

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Marin Home Prices List Price vs. Sold

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Marin County Months of Inventory Based on Closed Sales

months of inventory chart Marin County Real Estate Market Report Sept 2021

Average Price Per Square Foot

price per square foot chart Marin County Real Estate Market Report Sept 2021

Marin County Number of Homes on the Market

Marin homes for sale chart Marin County Real Estate Market Report Sept 2021

I hope you have found my Marin County Real Estate Market Report informative. Please feel free to add your comments, questions or suggestions in the comments section below. If I may be of any assistance in helping you attain your real estate goals, please call or text me at 415-847-5584 and I will be in touch right away.

Would you like to see this data for your town only?

I am also excited to announce that my website now has new real estate market reports by town with more coming soon. Please check these out:

Belvedere Real Estate Market Report

Corte Madera Real Estate Market Report

Fairfax Real Estate Market Report

Kentfield Real Estate Market Report

Larkspur Real Estate Market Report

Mill Valley Real Estate Market Report

Novato Real Estate Market Report

San Anselmo Real Estate Market Report

San Rafael Real Estate Market Report

Tiburon Real Estate Market Report

These are all accessible from the “Market Reports” menu item here on my website at any time.

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About the Author

Thomas Henthorne is consistently top-ranked, award-winning real estate agent in Marin, helping people buy and sell homes for almost a decade. He writes the #1 real estate blog in Marin County and is a frequent speaker on panels at industry gatherings.

He may be reached at 415-847-5584.

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