Is Montrose, CA 91020 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Montrose is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 33% 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 Montrose housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Montrose, CA 91020 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (58 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $897,112. Overall, Montrose is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 59%.
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 Montrose real estate
Is Montrose a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Montrose, CA 91020 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 Montrose?
The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Montrose sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Montrose?
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 Montrose?
The median sale price was $897,112 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $580 per square foot.
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