Is Monrovia, CA 91016 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Monrovia is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 35% 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.

Competition score65/ 100

More competitive than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #475 of 1069 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list34.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market43Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$663▼ −1.2% vs. last year

The Monrovia housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Monrovia, CA 91016 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 71 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 55%, homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $1,019,559. Overall, Monrovia is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell faster than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Monrovia ranks #475 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 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.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Monrovia real estate

Is Monrovia a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Monrovia, CA 91016 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 Monrovia?

The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Monrovia sell over asking?

35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Monrovia?

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 Monrovia?

The median sale price was $1,019,559 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $663 per square foot.

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