Photo above: Mount Diablo seen from Newhall Park in Concord, California, February 2007. Falcorian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Spring has been the fastest season to sell in Concord. In April and May 2026, homes sold in a median of 13 and 14 days, about half the 28 days it took in January and February (Redfin, Concord housing market page, monthly chart, checked September 24, 2026).
Fast isn’t a sure thing, though. The right price and a ready house count as much as the month on the calendar.
What does the month-by-month data show?
Winter is slowest. Spring is quickest. Summer has the most sales. Here is Redfin’s Concord chart for all home types (Redfin, Concord housing market page, monthly chart, checked September 24, 2026):
| Month | Homes sold | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 287 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 271 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 276 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 275 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 274 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 262 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 217 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 200 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 215 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 252 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 293 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 298 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 301 | 22 |
| August 2026 | 271 | 24 |
That’s one stretch of 14 months in one city. It shows a pattern, not a rule. Rates, the news and what’s for sale near you can change any season.
Why does spring tend to move faster?
The numbers point to more buyer activity. Days on market dropped from 28 in February to 17 in March and 13 in April 2026, then sales climbed to 293 in May and 301 in July (same source). A house that goes live in March or April meets that wave early.
The flip side is competition. When more sellers list in spring, your house sits next to more choices. Condition and price decide which ones get the offers.
Is fall or winter a bad time to sell in Concord?
Slower, not bad. Concord homes still sold in a median of 24 to 28 days from November 2025 through February 2026, with 200 to 274 sales a month (same source). Fewer sales also means fewer recent comparisons, so pricing off the right ones matters more.
Statewide, C.A.R., the California real estate trade group, said in its August 2026 report that home prices usually ease in fall and winter (C.A.R., August 2026 sales and price report, September 16, 2026). If you list after October, plan for a longer wait and price it sharp from day one.
What is the Concord market doing right now?
Still moving, a little slower than early summer. In August 2026, 271 Concord homes sold with a median of 24 days on market. The median sale price was $758,248, up 1.1% from a year earlier. Homes sold for 100.8% of list, 47.0% sold above list, and 32.3% had a price drop (Redfin, Concord housing market page, August 2026, checked September 24, 2026).
Across Contra Costa County, C.A.R. counted 2.7 months of unsold inventory in August 2026, up from 2.6 in July but under 3.1 a year earlier. The county’s median time on market was 20 days in August, up from 15 in July (C.A.R., August 2026 report, September 16, 2026).
Should I wait for spring or list now?
It depends on why you’re moving. Weigh these before you pick a date:
- Your next home. If you’re buying too, line up both timelines. A rent-back or a purchase contingency can bridge the gap. Ask a lender what you qualify for while you still own this house.
- Your house. If it needs paint, repairs or a cleanout, use the slow months to get it ready, then list in March or April.
- Your costs. Each month you wait is another month of mortgage, taxes, insurance and upkeep. For tax questions about the sale, talk to a tax professional.
- Your street. Four similar homes for sale on your block in April is more competition than one in November.
No one can tell you what prices will do next spring. Pick the month that fits your plan, and price off current sales.
Questions people also ask
What month do houses sell fastest in Concord?
April, going by the latest data. Concord homes sold in a median of 13 days in April 2026 and 14 days in May, compared with 28 days in January and February, per Redfin’s Concord monthly chart, checked September 24, 2026. That is one year of data, so treat it as a pattern to plan around, not a promise.
How long does it take to sell a house in Concord right now?
In August 2026 the median Concord home sold in 24 days, per Redfin’s Concord housing market page, checked September 24, 2026. Countywide, C.A.R. reported a median of 20 days on market in Contra Costa County in August 2026, up from 15 days in July. A well-priced home can move faster, and an overpriced one can sit much longer.
Is it worth listing a Concord home in December?
It can be. From November 2025 through February 2026, Concord still saw 200 to 274 sales a month, with median days on market between 24 and 28, per Redfin’s monthly chart, checked September 24, 2026. Expect a slower sale than in spring, and price it off the most recent matching sales with that in mind.
Will I get more money if I wait until spring?
Nobody can promise that. Spring 2026 brought faster sales in Concord, but prices depend on rates, the economy and what else is listed near you. C.A.R. notes that prices usually ease statewide in fall and winter. Compare the cost of waiting, like mortgage and upkeep, with what recent sales near you show.
Your next step
Thinking about listing your Concord home in the next six months? We’ll pull the latest sales on your street and map out a timeline that fits your next move. Talk with our team about Concord or call (510) 949-5525.
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By Bill Davis, DRE #01880656, The Davis Team at eXp Realty, Concord, CA. Updated September 24, 2026.
Sources
- Redfin, Concord housing market page, August 2026, checked September 24, 2026: redfin.com/city/4150/CA/Concord/housing-market (monthly homes sold and median days on market, July 2025 to August 2026, from the page’s chart)
- C.A.R., August 2026 home sales and price report, released September 16, 2026: car.org/en/aboutus/mediacenter/newsreleases/2026releases/august2026sales (read September 24, 2026)