Marin County Single-Family Market Update: August 2026
More homes came to market in August, giving Marin County buyers more choice. But with inventory still tight and well-positioned homes moving quickly, the market continues to favor sellers.
Here’s a look at how the Marin County single-family home market performed in August 2026, and what it means if you’re thinking about buying, selling, or simply staying informed.
Market Mood: A Seller’s Market, With More Choice Arriving
According to Realtors Property Resource (RPR), Marin remained a seller’s market in August. Homes sold for 102.5% of list price, and the county had just 2.02 months of inventory.
But the bigger story this month is supply.
Inventory Showed Up
224 new single-family listings came to market in August, up 55.6% from July. Their median list price was $1.7 million, up 2.7%.
Over the same month, 142 homes went into contract, up just 2.2%.
More homes arrived than buyers absorbed. Active listings climbed to 309, up 11.6%, and months of inventory rose by the same 11.6%.
Here’s the important context. Months of inventory is still 30.1% lower than it was a year ago. Marin is not tipping toward a buyer’s market. Buyers simply have a little more room to breathe.
A Split Market: Fast for Some Homes, Slower for Others
Homes that went into contract in August did so in a median of just 18 days. Listings still sitting on the market had a median of 41 days.
That gap is the clearest signal in this month’s data. Homes that land with buyers are moving quickly. Homes that miss are waiting. Pricing, preparation, presentation, and location all shape which side of that line a home falls on.
Prices at a Glance
- Median sold price: $1,650,500 (down 5% from July)
- Sold-to-list price: 102.5% (down slightly from July)
- Median sold price per square foot: $833
- Median list price, new listings: $1.7 million (up 2.7%)
- Median estimated value: $1,645,700 (down 0.3% from July and 0.3% over 12 months)
- Homes sold: 134 (down 27.2%)
- Median days on market, sold homes: 26
Are Marin County Home Prices Falling?
Not in any meaningful way.
A single month’s median sold price shifts with the mix of homes that happen to close. Marin covers an enormous range of towns, home sizes, and price points, so one month’s median can swing without values actually changing.
The steadier measure is RPR’s median estimated value, which moved just 0.3% over the past 12 months. And at 102.5% sold-to-list, the typical Marin buyer still paid above asking in August. Not every home, but enough to show buyers are still willing to compete for the right one.
What This Means for You
If you’re thinking of selling: You have more company than you did a few months ago, and buyers have more to compare. That makes pricing and preparation more important than they were in the spring. The good news is that homes entering contract did so in under three weeks, and the county still sold above list. Enter the market prepared, positioned, and priced for the buyers shopping today.
If you’re buying: August brought welcome breathing room, with 309 active single-family homes to choose from. Listings that have been sitting longer may leave room to negotiate. Just don’t mistake more inventory for a slow market. The most desirable homes still move quickly, so have your financing and priorities in place before the right one appears.
If you’re staying put: Your home’s value has been remarkably steady over the past year. That stability is a useful foundation for longer-term plans, whether that means remodeling, refinancing, downsizing, or deciding when a sale might make sense. Keep in mind that your home’s location, condition, improvements, and nearby sales matter far more than any county median.
Every Marin Town Tells Its Own Story
Marin real estate is hyperlocal. Greenbrae, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Novato, Tiburon, Kentfield, Larkspur, Fairfax, San Anselmo, and Sausalito can each behave very differently in the same month. A county median can’t tell you what’s happening on your street or in your price range.
Marin County Real Estate Market FAQs
Is Marin County a buyer’s or seller’s market?
As of August 2026, RPR classified Marin County’s single-family market as a seller’s market, with 2.02 months of inventory.
What is the median single-family home price in Marin County?
The median sold price was $1,650,500 in August 2026, based on RPR listing data.
How many single-family homes are for sale in Marin County?
There were 309 active single-family listings in August 2026, up 11.6% from July.
Are Marin County homes selling above asking price?
On average, yes. Sold single-family homes closed at 102.5% of list price in August 2026. Results vary by property.
How quickly are homes selling in Marin County?
Homes that went into contract in August did so in a median of 18 days. Sold homes had a median of 26 days on market.
Is Marin County housing inventory increasing?
Yes, month over month. Months of inventory rose 11.6% from July to 2.02, but remained 30.1% below where it stood a year earlier.
Curious How Your Neighborhood Is Performing?
If you’d like to know how your town, neighborhood, or street is doing, we’re happy to walk you through the numbers and what they could mean for your plans. Whether you’re planning for the near future or simply exploring options, feel free to reach out anytime.
Warmly,
The Jenn Pfeiffer Team
Corcoran Icon Properties | DRE #01339863
(415) 302-3198 | jenn@jennpfeiffer.com
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