The Marin County housing market continued its seasonal transition through February, showing clear signs of the typical spring surge in activity. Following the January reset, the 3-month rolling median sales price rose approximately 1.5% year over year, signaling a shift from late-2025 negotiations to current buyer demand. While prices remain below the 2022 peaks, this movement is consistent with historical patterns where the market begins to face renewed upward pressure as the spring buying season commences.

Market values continue to show significant regional stratification, with South Marin remaining the premium sector. In the Ross and Sausalito corridors, median prices for 4BR homes reached $2,297,500 ($1,104/sq. ft.), while North Marin offered more relative value with 4BR homes at a median of $1,450,000 ($787/sq. ft.). These localized trends highlight the importance of submarket analysis, as square footage values vary widely between the luxury-heavy south and the more accessible northern communities.

Inventory conditions are shifting rapidly as the spring supply cycle begins, though the market remains tighter than last year. Active and coming-soon listings climbed to 309 by March 1st — a notable increase from the 259 seen in early February — yet total inventory remains 13% lower year over year. This suggests a market defined by seasonal normalization rather than a structural slowdown; as buyer choice expands, a competitive environment remains for well-positioned homes, making strategy and timing the primary drivers of success for the months ahead.

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Source: compass.com