Is Los Altos, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Los Altos is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Los Altos has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Los Altos is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Los Altos, CA

How much do homes in Los Altos, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$4,168,666

$1,741/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$333,666(+8.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Los Altos have sold for 8.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Los Altos was $4,168,666 in November 2024, up 8.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,741.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $1.1M$1.3M
+21.8%
2 $1.6M$1.8M
+12.0%
3 $3.5M$3.9M
+11.4%
4 $4.1M$4.3M
+7.2%
5+ $5.1M$5.9M
+14.6%

Summary: Los Altos housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 21.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Palo Alto
+11.8%
Los Altos Hills
+9.0%
Los Altos
+8.7%
Mountain View
+4.8%
Sunnyvale
+2.6%

Housing Supply in Los Altos, CA

How many homes are available in Los Altos, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
9179-13.2%

Summary: The Los Altos real estate market had 79 homes for sale in November 2024, a 13.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 33
0.0%
2 1816
-11.1%
3 168
-50.0%
4 3633
-8.3%
5+ 1819
+5.6%

Summary: The Los Altos housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2632+23.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Los Altos, you could pay more than the asking price. 65.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 32 homes were sold or pending in Los Altos in November 2024, up by 23.1% month-over-month. Of the 32 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 66% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Los Altos, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Los Altos, CA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
14 Days25 Days+75.5%

Summary: Homes in Los Altos had an average of 25 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 75.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

23 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Los Altos are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 32 homes were sold in Los Altos; 72% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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