Marin County Real Estate: Adjusting Not Retreating

April 2026 Market Report

WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN MARIN RIGHT NOW

If you've been watching the Marin County market and wondering whether now is the right time to move, you're not alone. Spring 2026 is shaping up to be one of the more interesting windows in recent memory. Prices are softer than 2025's peaks, inventory has opened up, and buyers are gaining back leverage they haven't had in years.

The median sale price sits at approximately $1.4 million, down about 4.4% from a year ago. That may sound alarming, but context matters. Marin homes are still commanding $724 per square foot, and sales volume is actually UP. In February alone, 164 homes sold compared to just 125 the prior year. People are buying, just at more realistic prices.

Homes are taking a bit longer to sell, averaging 31 days versus 22 a year ago. That is not a market in crisis. That is a market finding its equilibrium. For sellers, it means the days of pricing high and expecting 12 offers in 72 hours are largely behind us. For buyers, it means you finally have time to be thoughtful and strategic.

⭐ BY THE NUMBERS ⭐

$1.4M Median Sale Price

Down 4.4% year over year

$724 Price per Square Foot

Down 2.9% year over year

31 Days Average Time on Market

Up from 22 days last year

164 Homes Sold in February

Up from 125 the year before

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

👉 IF YOU ARE BUYING

This is your window. More inventory means more choices, and homes sitting 30+ days often have motivated sellers open to negotiation. Get pre-approved now and move decisively when you find the right property. Competition still exists for well-priced, move-in ready homes.

👉 IF YOU ARE SELLING

Presentation and pricing are everything right now. Homes that are priced accurately and show well are still receiving strong offers. Overpricing in this environment extends your time on market and often costs more than a realistic list price would.

👉 ON INVENTORY

Active listings are meaningfully higher than a year ago, giving buyers real options across Marin's diverse communities. More supply does not mean a crash. It means a healthier, more balanced market for everyone.

👉 ON THE FORECAST

Analysts expect gradual stabilization through mid-2026, with a potential uptick if mortgage rates decline. Marin's fundamentals include limited land, proximity to San Francisco, and exceptional schools and lifestyle that remain as strong as ever.

WHERE TO WATCH IN MARIN COUNTY

📍 Mill Valley

Sought-after schools, walkable downtown. High demand continues.

📍 Tiburon & Belvedere

Waterfront luxury, ultra-premium segment. Limited inventory keeps this market strong.

📍 San Anselmo & Fairfax

Lifestyle buyers, artsy community feel. Well-balanced market with good value.

📍 San Rafael

County hub, diverse price points, steady activity.

📍 Novato

Entry-point pricing with more supply available. Best value in the county right now.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Marin County is not crashing. It is recalibrating. And for both buyers and sellers who approach it with clear eyes and a smart strategy, there is real opportunity here.

Sales volume is up. Buyers are active. For the right property priced at market reality, strong offers are still happening.

Whether you are thinking about making a move this spring or just want to know what your home is worth today, I would love to have a real conversation. I cover Belvedere Tiburon, Mill Valley, SF, Marin County and the greater Bay Area and I bring real data, real strategy, and real results to every client.

Let's talk.

— Tammy Riemer | eXp Realty | DRE# 01712088

What This Land Knew Before We Arrived

There is something about walking Mar East and Paradise Drive slowly, without an agenda, that changes how you understand a place.

The Coast Miwok trace their presence on this peninsula back at least 10,000 years. Their oral histories describe how their ancestors emerged from the land itself, and for millennia they were careful stewards of it. In return, the land took care of them.

The Huimen band of the Coast Miwok occupied what is now Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley and Sausalito. They did not settle here randomly. Indigenous peoples understood land in ways we are only beginning to recover. They chose places where the water, the light, the air and the earth were in harmony.

Healing was woven into daily life. Plants like California Yerba Santa, Mugwort and Coastal Sagebrush were used for ceremony, protection and medicine. Mount Tamalpais, visible from much of this peninsula, was and remains a sacred site for the Coast Miwok.

Marin County is still one of the great wellness communities in the world. People come here to slow down, to breathe, to reconnect. That doesn't feel like a modern invention. It feels like a continuation of something very old.

When you stand on the shoreline in Old Tiburon and watch the fog lift off the bay, the history is still here. You just have to be quiet enough to notice it.

I have spent a lot of time on this particular stretch of Tiburon, and I believe a rare opportunity coming to this area soon will speak to someone who feels this place the way I do. Reach out before it hits the market.

Tammy Riemer | eXp Realty | 415.915.5271

Turn Intention Into Action

Confidence doesn’t always arrive with a bold entrance. Sometimes, it builds quietly, step by step, as we show up for ourselves day after day. It grows when we choose to try, even when we’re unsure of the outcome. Every time you take action despite self-doubt, you reinforce the belief that you’re capable. Confidence isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about trusting that you can figure it out along the way.

The key to making things happen isn’t waiting for the perfect moment; it’s starting with what you have, where you are. Big goals can feel overwhelming when viewed all at once, but momentum builds through small, consistent action. Whether you’re working toward a personal milestone or a professional dream, progress comes from showing up — not perfectly, but persistently. Action creates clarity, and over time, those steps forward add up to something real.

You don’t need to be fearless to reach your goals, you just need to be willing. Willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to believe that you’re capable of more than you know. The road may not always be smooth, but growth rarely is. What matters most is that you keep going, keep learning, and keep believing in the version of yourself you’re becoming.