Welcome to May! As the flowers bloom and the days grow warmer, the real estate market is heating up right alongside them. This is traditionally one of the busiest and most active times of year for buyers and sellers alike—making it a great moment to make a move, list your property or explore new opportunities.
Spring has officially sprung, and our local market is showing it. New listings are coming on fast, which is typical for this time of year and signals an active season ahead.
Looking at the numbers from April 2025, we saw a slight dip in the number of homes sold compared to April 2024 in Atascadero (-13%), Paso Robles (-4%) and Templeton (-33%). Despite this, home values are holding strong. Median sales prices increased notably in Atascadero (+9%) and especially in Templeton (+84%), while Paso Robles saw a modest decrease of -4%. Across all three areas, sellers are still capturing about 98% of their asking price, showing continued buyer demand and price stability.
One trend we’re watching closely is the increase in days on market. Atascadero saw the median days on market rise to 22 (up from 12 in 2024), Paso Robles to 29 (from 10) and Templeton to 77 (from 21). Templeton’s figure is notably influenced by two high-end properties—each listed over $1 million—that sat on the market for over 200 days before selling, skewing the median upward.
As we move through May, we hope you feel inspired and informed to make the most of the opportunities this active real estate season brings. Whether you're considering buying, selling or simply staying updated on the market, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Wishing you a successful and sunshine-filled month.
Here are some statistics for Atascadero, Paso Robles and Templeton for the month of April 2025. If you would like to see information on other Central Coast cities, please let us know.