Is Alhambra, CA 91803 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Alhambra is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 39% 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 score64/ 100

More competitive than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #514 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 list39.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market54Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$620▼ −2.2% vs. last year

The Alhambra housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 39% of homes in Alhambra, CA 91803 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 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 24 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold more slowly (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $928,598. Overall, Alhambra is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell more slowly than in 68% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Alhambra ranks #514 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 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

Acton 93510Buyer’s market $366 /sq ftAgoura Hills 91301Balanced $584 /sq ftAlhambra 91801Seller’s market $576 /sq ftAltadena 91001Seller’s market $749 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Alhambra real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Alhambra, CA 91803 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 Alhambra?

The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Alhambra sell over asking?

39% 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 Alhambra?

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 Alhambra?

The median sale price was $928,598 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $620 per square foot.

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