Is Santa Monica, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Santa Monica is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Santa Monica was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Santa Monica is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Santa Monica, CA

How much do homes in Santa Monica, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,898,147

$1,106/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$151,147(+8.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Santa Monica have sold for 8.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Santa Monica was $1,898,147 in November 2024, up 8.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,106.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $732K$766.2K
+4.7%
2 $1.4M$1.4M
0.3%
3 $2.0M$2.1M
+3.3%
4 $3.4M$3.4M
-1.6%
5+ $4.7M$4.1M
-11.8%

Summary: Santa Monica housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Santa Monica
+8.7%
Los Angeles
+5.2%

Housing Supply in Santa Monica, CA

How many homes are available in Santa Monica, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
294281-4.4%

Summary: The Santa Monica real estate market had 281 homes for sale in November 2024, a 4.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 3335
+6.1%
2 8588
+3.5%
3 7662
-18.4%
4 2826
-7.1%
5+ 7270
-2.8%

Summary: The Santa Monica housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 18.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6639-40.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

12 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Santa Monica, you may be able to get a good deal. 61.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 39 homes were sold or pending in Santa Monica in November 2024, down by 40.9% month-over-month. Of the 39 sold homes, 62% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 31% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Santa Monica, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Santa Monica, CA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
42 Days33 Days-20.9%

Summary: Homes in Santa Monica had an average of 33 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 20.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

15 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 39 homes were sold in Santa Monica; 54% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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