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 seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Santa Monica has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Santa Monica, CA

How much do homes in Santa Monica, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,840,000

$1,106/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$127,500(+7.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Santa Monica have sold for 7.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Santa Monica was $1,840,000 in October 2024, up 7.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,106.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $745K$755K
+1.3%
2 $1.3M$1.4M
+4.5%
3 $2.0M$2.1M
+1.7%
4 $3.5M$3.3M
-5.4%
5+ $4.5M$4.4M
-1.8%

Summary: Santa Monica housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Santa Monica
+7.4%
Los Angeles
+5.5%

Housing Supply in Santa Monica, CA

How many homes are available in Santa Monica, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
292333+14.0%

Summary: The Santa Monica real estate market had 333 homes for sale in October 2024, a 14.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3237
+15.6%
2 91105
+15.4%
3 8081
+1.3%
4 2532
+28.0%
5+ 6478
+21.9%

Summary: The Santa Monica housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 15.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 28%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3862+63.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

33 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

22 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. 53.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 62 homes were sold or pending in Santa Monica in October 2024, up by 63.2% month-over-month. Of the 62 sold homes, 53% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 35% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
38 Days41 Days+6.5%

Summary: Homes in Santa Monica had an average of 41 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 6.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

35 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 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 October 2024, 62 homes were sold in Santa Monica; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% 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 16 Days Ago

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