Is Los Angeles, CA 90021 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Los Angeles is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 20% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Los Angeles housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Los Angeles, CA 90021 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 72 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price fell 49% to $724,686. Overall, Los Angeles is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell more slowly than in 89% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mount Baldy 91759 (0% sold over asking) or Glendale 91210 (0% sold over asking), while Los Angeles 90057 (100% sold over asking) and Burbank 91502 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Los Angeles real estate
Is Los Angeles a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Los Angeles, CA 90021 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Los Angeles?
The typical home went under contract in 72 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Los Angeles sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Los Angeles?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Los Angeles County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Los Angeles?
The median sale price was $724,686 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $743 per square foot.
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