Mary Pope-Handy's Market Report

Los Altos, CA

Single-Family Homes

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Los Altos, CA

Sun Jul 06 2025
This week the median list price for Los Altos, CA is $4,549,000 with the market action index hovering around 72. This is less than last month's market action index of 76. Inventory has held steady at or around 22. Click here to stay informed with the Los Altos market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Strong Seller's Market

Market Narrative

The market has started cooling and prices have recently plateaued. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Los Altos, CA

Sun Jul 06 2025
This week the median list price for Los Altos, CA is $4,549,000 with the market action index hovering around 72. This is less than last month's market action index of 76. Inventory has held steady at or around 22. Click here to stay informed with the Los Altos market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Strong Seller's Market

Market Narrative

The market has started cooling and prices have recently plateaued. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Los Altos market.
Median List Price $4,549,000
Median Price of New Listings $4,345,000
Per Square Foot $1,705
Average Days on Market 135
Median Days on Market 14
Price Decreased 23%
Price Increased 0%
Relisted 9%
Inventory 22
Median Rent
Market Action 72
Strong Seller's Market

The market seems to have paused around this plateau. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this trend.

Market Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM
$6,499,000 3,579 0.25 - 0.5 acre 5 4.8 18 1 0 21
$4,798,000 2,377 0.25 - 0.5 acre 4 3 57 1 0 7
$4,345,000 3,021 0.25 - 0.5 acre 4 3.3 64 2 5 52
$3,495,000 2,278 0.25 - 0.5 acre 3 2 53 2 2 14