Find the perfect real estate agent in Fairfax, Oakland, CA
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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, specialties, client reviews, and more to find the best agent for you. Updated for October 2025. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Fairfax real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Fairfax real estate market, updated for October 2025. *
The typical home value in Fairfax is projected to be $519,250 for the month of September. August’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $617,750—down 17.58% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $700,000 in Oakland for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $671,250 in September.
Fairfax had 3 new listings and 3 listings that went under contract in August, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 3—down 25.0% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in September.
The median listing price for homes in Fairfax fell 25.04% from July to August, bringing the current median listing price to $898,000. Based on projected data for September, listing prices may continue to fall.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract rose year-over-year. In August 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 18 days, compared to 4 days in August 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this September.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Learn more about what Fairfax has to offer.
Fairfax offers residents a tight-knit, walkable community with unique shops, cozy cafes, nearby nature trails, and a vibrant local arts scene that together support a balanced, engaged lifestyle.
Fairfax balances neighborhood calm with urban convenience on the east side of Oakland in Alameda County. Tree-lined blocks of classic bungalows and mid-century homes give the area a grounded feel, while nearby MacArthur Boulevard brings everyday essentials and local flavor from the adjacent Laurel corridor. Outdoor time is easy to come by: the creeks and redwoods of Dimond Park sit just up the road in the Dimond neighborhood, offering picnic spots, a playground, and access to Sausal Creek trails. Weekend routines often include coffee runs, errands along MacArthur, and quick detours to neighborhood pocket parks.
Families appreciate the array of options within the Oakland Unified School District, with nearby elementary and middle schools such as Laurel Elementary and Bret Harte Middle frequently serving local students. Commuters have practical choices: multiple AC Transit routes link Fairfax to downtown, and the Fruitvale Station BART hub expands access across the Bay Area. Many residents highlight the area’s everyday livability—front-porch conversations, walkable errands, and community events that spill into the Laurel commercial stretch—along with straightforward freeway access for farther-flung adventures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Fairfax. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.
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Choosing a real estate agent to help you buy or sell property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You want to make sure your agent is an expert in your area, has a proven record helping people buy and sell similar homes to yours, and is well regarded by their previous clients. Let us know a few details about the property you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and Agent Pronto will match you with trusted real estate agents that have the experience you need. And before you interview an agent, check out our top five questions to ask a buyer’s agent and listing agent.
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We consider performance metrics, close rates, specialties, and client reviews to qualify the best full-time agents. We then take the information you provide about the home you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and analyze the top local agents with the right experience for your specific needs. For more than a decade, we've helped hundreds of thousands of home buyers and sellers find the right agent. Get started now and find the perfect real estate agent.
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