Matthew Smith
Marin County · Seller Intelligence

What's Your Marin Home Worth Right Now?

Marin home prices are up and inventory is tight. Find out exactly where your home stands. Free, no obligation.

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The Marin Market Right Now

The numbers every Marin seller needs to see

Updated June 2026. Property figures from C.A.R., county-wide single-family detached. Jumbo rate updates live from the FRED OBMMI index, the rate most Marin buyers actually use. Your neighborhood may perform differently.

$1.81M
Median sale price · +5.2% YoY
Marin single-family detached · April 2026 · C.A.R.
+3.4%
Median price, month over month
April 2026 · C.A.R.
+12.4%
Closed sales vs. last year
Marin single-family detached · C.A.R.
6.60%
30-year jumbo rate
FRED OBMMI · updated live

Property data: C.A.R. · April 2026. Jumbo rate: FRED OBMMI index, updated live.

Market Conditions

Is now a good time to sell?

A few honest reasons the conditions favor sellers in Marin right now. The facts, not spin.

Tight inventory favors sellers

Marin has been running short on listings. When good homes are scarce, a well-prepared seller has the leverage.

Low inventory

Prices are up year over year

C.A.R. has Marin's single-family detached median up 5.2 percent over last year. The trend is working in your favor.

+5.2% YoY · C.A.R.

Less competition to list now

Fewer homes on the market means yours gets more attention from buyers who are ready to move.

Stand out
Seller Education

What actually moves the number on your home?

Understanding the levers gives you real negotiating power, and helps you decide when and how to sell.

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Location and school district

In Marin, school district boundaries can shift a home's value meaningfully, even across a single street. Proximity to top-rated schools like Tamalpais Union or Ross Valley draws premium buyers willing to pay more and compete harder.

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Condition, upgrades, and staging

Updated kitchens and baths, fresh paint, and professional staging consistently yield higher offers and faster sales. Deferred maintenance signals risk to buyers and invites aggressive offers, often below what a few thousand in prep would have prevented.

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Seasonal timing advantages

Spring listings in Marin attract the largest buyer pool. But low inventory in fall and winter means less competition. The right window depends on your home's strengths. A local expert knows which seasons your neighborhood peaks.

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Views, water access, and SF transit

Bay views and proximity to water consistently command real premiums in Marin. Easy access to the SF ferry or Highway 101 expands your buyer pool, and it still drives value for commuter households.

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Matthew Smith, Marin County real estate agent
Matthew Smith
Marin County · Luxe Places International Realty · CA DRE #02184215

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