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Ocean Park Sunset Park

SANTA MONICA, CA 90405

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Los Angeles County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 90405

Ocean Park · Sunset Park

Market Analysis

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

The SANTA MONICA, CA real estate market (90405) currently shows 71 active listings, with 19 pending sales. Homes are averaging 46 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 46 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 20.6% year-over-year, from $1,866,250 to $1,482,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 26,981  ·  Density: 3,744.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $101,713

Typical home value: $1,711,000  ·  Homeownership: 31.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
71
⇧ 4.4% vs 68 last year
Pending
19
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,482,500
⇩ 20.6% vs $1,866,250 last year
Average Price
$1,734,279
⇩ 28.7% vs $2,430,799 last year
Days on Market
46
⇩ 23.3% vs 60 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,103
⇩ 9.1% vs $1,214/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,238 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 71 this year vs 68 last year
  • Days on market: 46 now vs 60 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,482,500 (-20.6% YoY)
  • Average: $1,734,279 (-28.7% 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 6.5 miles — 1,205 listings ($6,204,673,791 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
90405Santa Monica, CA 904050.0 mi59$139,912,423$2,049,500$2,371,397
90291Venice, CA 902911.2 mi110$362,083,700$2,841,999$3,291,670
90403Santa Monica, CA 904031.8 mi63$176,069,565$1,405,000$2,794,755
90292Marina Del Rey, CA 902922.6 mi141$262,072,470$1,399,500$1,858,670
90402Santa Monica, CA 904022.6 mi66$505,329,726$4,141,250$7,656,511
90094Playa Vista, CA 900943.8 mi27$35,763,552$1,250,000$1,324,576
90024Los Angeles, CA 900244.1 mi191$627,545,016$1,429,500$3,285,576
90067Los Angeles, CA 900674.4 mi51$146,554,059$1,762,500$2,873,609
90293Playa Del Rey, CA 902934.6 mi56$85,683,248$886,000$1,530,058
90049Los Angeles, CA 900495.4 mi217$1,806,359,646$3,597,500$8,324,238
90045Los Angeles, CA 900455.6 mi81$172,549,440$1,799,250$2,130,240
90211Beverly Hills, CA 902116.1 mi26$54,415,816$1,674,248$2,092,916
90077Los Angeles, CA 900776.5 mi117$1,830,335,130$6,150,000$15,643,890

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANTA MONICA, CA 90405?

As of September 2026, there are 71 active listings in SANTA MONICA, CA (zip code 90405), compared to 68 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90405?

The median listing price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 is $1,482,500 as of September 2026, a 20.6% decrease from $1,866,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 spend an average of 46 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 60 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANTA MONICA, CA 90405?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 46 days on market compared to 60 days last year.

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