Is Los Osos, CA 93402 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Los Osos is a seller’s market. With about 2.8 months of supply and 32% 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.
More competitive than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #403 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
The Los Osos housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Los Osos, CA 93402 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (33% then), homes sold faster (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $928,348. Overall, Los Osos is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within San Luis Obispo County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Los Osos ranks #403 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 68 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Santa Margarita 93453 (0% sold over asking) or San Simeon 93452 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Los Osos real estate
Is Los Osos a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.8 months of supply in Los Osos, CA 93402 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 Osos?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Los Osos sell over asking?
32% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Los Osos?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in San Luis Obispo County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Los Osos?
The median sale price was $928,348 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $643 per square foot.
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