Belmont housing market for buyers, September 2026

The median Belmont home sold for $2,323,893 in July to September 2026, +3.3% from a year earlier. Homes closed at 104.2% of list on average, and 54% sold above asking.

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By Vinura Abeysundara, Head of Growth at TurboHome. Reviewed by Kevin Kretzmer, CalDRE #01997822. Data through September 30, 2026, refreshed monthly.

Two-story homes and a curving path beside a green lawn along the Belmont Slough in Belmont
Median sale price
$2,323,893
+3.3% year over year
Sale-to-list ratio
104.2%
54% sold above list
Median days on market
17 days
48% pending in 2 weeks
Months of supply
1.5
Inventory +77.4% year over year

How hard is it to buy in Belmont today?

TurboHome's Buyer Competition Score rolls six Redfin signals into one number for July to September 2026. Higher scores mean more competing offers, faster decisions, and less room to negotiate.

Belmont Buyer Competition Score

81out of 100

Very competitive

Buyers face multiple offers, fast decisions, and prices above asking.

California scores 43 for comparison

  • Inventory

    1.5 months vs 3.6 months in California

    How long current listings would last at today's sales pace. Under 3 months leaves buyers few options.

    90/100
  • Price momentum

    +3.3% vs +0.9% in California

    Year-over-year change in the median sale price.

    55/100
  • Sale-to-list

    104.2% vs 100.2% in California

    Average final price as a share of the last list price.

    82/100
  • Bidding over asking

    54% vs 33% in California

    Share of homes that closed above their original list price.

    87/100
  • Days on market

    17 days vs 41 days in California

    Median days from listing to accepted offer.

    86/100
  • Pending in 2 weeks

    48% vs 32% in California

    Share of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

    83/100

Belmont market numbers for July to September 2026

City figures cover a rolling three-month window so small monthly swings do not hide the trend. California comparisons use the latest month.

Median sale price

$2,323,893

+3.3% YoY · $752,837 in California

Half of homes sold for more, half for less.

Price per square foot

$1,222

$469 in California

Use it to compare condos, flats, and houses of different sizes.

Median new listing price

$1,976,675

Median sale price is $2,323,893

When sale prices run above list prices, sellers are pricing to draw offers.

Homes sold

55

+27.6% YoY

Closed sales across Belmont during the period.

Pending sales

70

48% pending within 2 weeks

Homes that accepted an offer and are waiting to close.

New listings

73

Homes that came to market in the period

Fresh supply buyers can tour and bid on.

Active listings

105

Homes for sale at any point in the period

Includes homes that sold quickly during the window.

Inventory

27

+77.4% YoY

Homes still for sale at the end of the period.

Months of supply

1.5

3.6 in California

Under 3 months usually favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

What a Belmont home costs each month

Start at the $2,323,893 median and today's 7.40% average 30-year fixed rate, then adjust for the homes you plan to tour.

Monthly payment estimator

$2,320,000
20% · $464,000
7.40%

Estimated principal and interest

$12,851/mo

Loan amount $1,856,000. Property tax, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, and mortgage insurance are not included.

Default rate is the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey 30-year average for the week of October 15, 2026. Your rate depends on credit, loan type, and points.

Buyer-agent compensation on this price

2.50%

Typical compensation on $2,320,000

$58,000

A traditional buyer's agent keeps this as their commission. TurboHome charges a flat fee and credits eligible compensation above that fee back to you at closing as a TurboHome rebate. Talk to us for the exact number on your price range.

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Illustration only. Compensation is negotiable and set in your written buyer agreement. Rebates need lender approval and must be disclosed to your lender and escrow.

How to buy in Belmont this month

Four moves our California agents would make with this month's numbers.

  1. 01

    Budget for the overbid before you tour

    Homes closed at 104.2% of list on average. At that ratio, a $2,250,000 listing closes near $2,343,375. Set your search by what homes sell for, then let comparable sales set each offer.

  2. 02

    Get underwritten pre-approval in week one

    48% of listings went pending within 14 days, and the median home sold in 17 days. Review disclosures before offer day so you can write the same week.

  3. 03

    Widen the search to more neighborhoods

    The city had 1.5 months of supply, with inventory up 77.4% from a year earlier. Compare the neighborhood table below to find areas where homes sell closer to list.

  4. 04

    Keep more of the buyer-agent compensation

    At 2.5%, compensation on the $2.32M median home is about $58,097. TurboHome credits eligible compensation above its flat fee back to you at closing.

Compare 8 Belmont neighborhoods

Prices, pace, and overbids vary block by block. Search for the areas on your list, or sort to find neighborhoods where homes sell closer to asking. Figures cover July to September 2026.

Belmont Country Club$2,866,697+27.4%$1,28413107.6%20
Central$1,698,524-22.8%$1,0153597.5%15

* Fewer than 10 sales in the period, so one sale can swing the median. Neighborhood boundaries follow Redfin's definitions.

Belmont housing market questions buyers ask

Is Belmont a buyer's market or a seller's market right now?

Belmont scores 81 out of 100 on TurboHome's Buyer Competition Score for July to September 2026, which rates it very competitive for buyers. The city had 1.5 months of supply, and 54% of homes sold above list price. Under 3 months of supply usually favors sellers.

How much does a home cost in Belmont?

The median Belmont home sold for $2,323,893 in July to September 2026, +3.3% from a year earlier. The median price per square foot was $1,222. That is 3.1 times the California median of $752,837.

How much over asking do homes sell for in Belmont?

Belmont homes closed at 104.2% of list price on average in July to September 2026, and 54% sold above their list price. Many sellers list below expected value to draw multiple offers, so the list price is a starting point. A buyer's agent should pull recent comparable sales for each home before you set an offer.

How fast do homes sell in Belmont?

The median Belmont home went under contract in 17 days in July to September 2026. 48% of listings were pending within two weeks, so buyers should have a pre-approval and a disclosure review plan before touring.

What is the monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced Belmont home?

At the $2,323,893 median price, a 20% down payment, and the 7.40% average 30-year fixed rate, principal and interest come to about $12,872 a month. Property tax, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, and mortgage insurance are extra.

How much is buyer-agent compensation on a Belmont home?

At 2.5%, buyer-agent compensation on the $2,323,893 median home is about $58,097. Compensation is negotiable and is set in your written buyer agreement. TurboHome charges a flat fee and credits eligible compensation above that fee back to you at closing, so talk to us for the number on your price range.

Where does this data come from, and how often is it updated?

City and neighborhood figures come from the Redfin Data Center and cover rolling three-month periods. California figures are monthly. Mortgage rates come from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. TurboHome refreshes this page every month after Redfin publishes new data.

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How we calculate this page

Belmont and neighborhood figures cover rolling three-month periods. California figures are single months. TurboHome pulls new data each month after Redfin publishes it, so the page updates without manual edits. The Buyer Competition Score is the average of six signals, each scaled from 0 to 100:

  • Inventory: 6+ months of supply scores 0; 1 month scores 100.
  • Price momentum: -5% year over year scores 0; +10% scores 100.
  • Sale-to-list: 96% of list scores 0; 106% scores 100.
  • Bidding over asking: 10% sold above list scores 0; 60% scores 100.
  • Days on market: 60 median days scores 0; 10 days scores 100.
  • Pending in 2 weeks: 15% pending within 14 days scores 0; 55% scores 100.

General market information, not an appraisal or financial advice. Ask a licensed agent and lender about a specific home.

Vinura Abeysundara

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Vinura Abeysundara

Head of Growth at TurboHome

Vinura Abeysundara is a real estate and growth professional with experience scaling homebuying platforms across Canada and the United States. Formerly Head of Growth at Zown, he now works with TurboHome and writes about homebuyer savings, flat-fee real estate, commissions, and technology in real estate.

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Kevin Kretzmer

Head Agent, California · CalDRE #01997822

Kevin Kretzmer leads TurboHome's California agent team and reviews California and national buyer guidance for practical brokerage accuracy.

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