Question 1

What was the sale-to-list ratio in San Mateo County for All Residential?

Accepted Answer

The average sale-to-list ratio for All Residential in San Mateo County, CA was 104.61% as of April 5, 2026, based on Redfin closed transaction data. Sellers in this county accepted 4.61% above list price on average.

Question 2

What does the sale-to-list ratio in San Mateo County mean for sellers?

Accepted Answer

A sale-to-list ratio of 104.61% in San Mateo County means buyers closed at 4.61% above list price on average, as of April 5, 2026. This reflects competitive bidding conditions recorded across closed All Residential transactions in the county. Source: Redfin.

Question 3

How is the sale-to-list ratio calculated for San Mateo County?

Accepted Answer

The sale-to-list ratio for San Mateo County, CA is the average of each closed sale price divided by its corresponding list price across all All Residential transactions recorded in this county. A ratio of 100% means buyers paid asking price on average; below 100% means buyers paid less; above 100% means buyers paid more. Data period ending April 5, 2026. Source: Redfin.

Question 4

Is the sale-to-list ratio in San Mateo County higher or lower than last year?

Accepted Answer

The sale-to-list ratio in San Mateo County is down 0.53 percentage points compared to the same period last year, as of April 5, 2026. A rising ratio means buyers are paying closer to — or above — list price; a falling ratio means the discount from list price is widening. Source: Redfin.

Sellers in San Mateo County closed 4.61% above list price on average — down 0.5% from last year.