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North of Montana Pacific Palisades Riviera

SANTA MONICA, CA 90402

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 90402

North of Montana · Pacific Palisades · Riviera

Market Analysis

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

The SANTA MONICA, CA real estate market (90402) currently shows 70 active listings, with 15 pending sales. Homes are averaging 39 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 39 days on market compared to 65 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 19.6% year-over-year, from $4,995,000 to $5,972,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 11,816  ·  Density: 2,233.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $171,844

Typical home value: $2,000,000  ·  Homeownership: 74.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
70
⇩ 12.5% vs 80 last year
Pending
15
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$5,972,500
⇧ 19.6% vs $4,995,000 last year
Average Price
$8,208,319
⇧ 1.6% vs $8,079,160 last year
Days on Market
39
⇩ 40% vs 65 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,750
⇩ 1.2% vs $1,771/sqft last year
Median Home Size
3,223 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 70 this year vs 80 last year
  • Days on market: 39 now vs 65 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $5,972,500 (+19.6% YoY)
  • Average: $8,208,319 (+1.6% 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 7.5 miles — 1,116 listings ($6,457,178,212 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
90402Santa Monica, CA 904020.0 mi66$505,329,726$4,141,250$7,656,511
90401Santa Monica, CA 904011.5 mi18$44,751,600$2,071,500$2,486,200
90405Santa Monica, CA 904052.6 mi59$139,912,423$2,049,500$2,371,397
90049Los Angeles, CA 900493.7 mi217$1,806,359,646$3,597,500$8,324,238
90272Pacific Palisades, CA 902723.9 mi106$769,547,492$3,622,000$7,259,882
90024Los Angeles, CA 900244.4 mi191$627,545,016$1,429,500$3,285,576
90292Marina Del Rey, CA 902925.1 mi141$262,072,470$1,399,500$1,858,670
90077Los Angeles, CA 900775.5 mi117$1,830,335,130$6,150,000$15,643,890
90212Beverly Hills, CA 902126.1 mi31$144,918,273$2,700,000$4,674,783
90232Culver City, CA 902326.5 mi14$36,469,552$1,999,225$2,604,968
90035Los Angeles, CA 900356.8 mi52$90,661,636$1,373,500$1,743,493
90293Playa Del Rey, CA 902937.0 mi56$85,683,248$886,000$1,530,058
90290Topanga, CA 902907.5 mi48$113,592,000$1,714,500$2,366,500

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402?

As of September 2026, there are 70 active listings in SANTA MONICA, CA (zip code 90402), compared to 80 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402?

The median listing price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402 is $5,972,500 as of September 2026, a 19.6% increase from $4,995,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402 spend an average of 39 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 65 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 39 days on market compared to 65 days last year.

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