February 2026 Sales Data: Contra Costa County
Here is a quick summary of home sales in Contra Costa County during the month of February 2026. One thing that might stand out when looking at the charts is the HUGE difference in the sale price to list price ratio of El Cerrito compared with other cities in Contra Costa County. While El Cerrito is a hot market with limited inventory, that doesn’t entirely explain what’s happening. Although El Cerrito is located in Contra Costa County, in many ways it is a more similar housing market to Berkeley and Albany in Alameda county, where so-called “teaser pricing” is common when listing homes for sale.
Contra Costa County Housing Market
February 2026 — Closed Sales Summary
Total sales
560
Feb 2026, CCC
Median sale price
$755K
All property types
Median days on market
13
Across all cities
Avg sale vs list
101.7%
Sellers’ market
Median sale price by city
Detached homes only — cities with 6+ sales in February 2026
Median days on market by city
How quickly homes are selling — cities with 6+ sales
Sale price vs. list price ratio
Values above 100% mean buyers paid over asking — cities with 6+ sales
Median price per sq ft by city
All property types — cities with 8+ sales
If you’re curious about a particular city or neighborhood, let me know! I’m always happy to do a deep dive into any micro market.
