Is Altadena, CA 91001 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Altadena housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 48% of homes in Altadena, CA 91001 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 69 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 42%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 53% to $1,609,304. Overall, Altadena is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Altadena ranks #185 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).

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.