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Mid City

SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 90401

Mid City

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SANTA MONICA, CA real estate market (90401) currently shows 22 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 98 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 98 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.3% year-over-year, from $1,774,250 to $1,716,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 7,480  ·  Density: 3,827.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $89,892

Typical home value: $1,749,850  ·  Homeownership: 6.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
22
⇧ 10% vs 20 last year
Pending
2
9% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,716,250
⇩ 3.3% vs $1,774,250 last year
Average Price
$1,970,770
⇩ 29.2% vs $2,783,703 last year
Days on Market
98
⇧ 60.7% vs 61 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,234
⇩ 17.8% vs $1,502/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,405 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 22 this year vs 20 last year
  • Days on market: 98 now vs 61 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,716,250 (-3.3% YoY)
  • Average: $1,970,770 (-29.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.2 miles — 977 listings ($4,605,555,702 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
90401Santa Monica, CA 904010.0 mi18$44,751,600$2,071,500$2,486,200
90404Santa Monica, CA 904041.3 mi42$51,856,266$1,056,725$1,234,673
90402Santa Monica, CA 904021.5 mi66$505,329,726$4,141,250$7,656,511
90025Los Angeles, CA 900253.4 mi89$124,131,682$1,062,500$1,394,738
90292Marina Del Rey, CA 902923.7 mi141$262,072,470$1,399,500$1,858,670
90024Los Angeles, CA 900244.8 mi191$627,545,016$1,429,500$3,285,576
90094Playa Vista, CA 900945.1 mi27$35,763,552$1,250,000$1,324,576
90272Pacific Palisades, CA 902725.4 mi106$769,547,492$3,622,000$7,259,882
90293Playa Del Rey, CA 902935.5 mi56$85,683,248$886,000$1,530,058
90232Culver City, CA 902325.8 mi14$36,469,552$1,999,225$2,604,968
90077Los Angeles, CA 900776.5 mi117$1,830,335,130$6,150,000$15,643,890
90045Los Angeles, CA 900456.8 mi81$172,549,440$1,799,250$2,130,240
90056Los Angeles, CA 900567.2 mi29$59,520,528$2,296,000$2,052,432

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANTA MONICA, CA 90401?

As of September 2026, there are 22 active listings in SANTA MONICA, CA (zip code 90401), compared to 20 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90401?

The median listing price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 is $1,716,250 as of September 2026, a 3.3% decrease from $1,774,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SANTA MONICA, CA?

Homes in SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 spend an average of 98 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 61 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANTA MONICA, CA 90401?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 98 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SANTA MONICA, CA?

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