Is Santa Monica, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Santa Monica is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since June 2023

Since last year, Santa Monica has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Santa Monica is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Santa Monica, CA

How much do homes in Santa Monica, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,845,000

$1,122/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since June 2023

+$242,250(+15.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Santa Monica have sold for 15.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Santa Monica was $1,845,000 in June 2024, up 15.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,122.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
1 $749K$750K
0.1%
2 $1.3M$1.5M
+12.1%
3 $2.0M$2.0M
+4.7%
4 $3.7M$3.5M
-3.4%
5+ $5.1M$4.2M
-17.5%

Summary: Santa Monica housing prices by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 17.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Santa Monica
+15.1%
Los Angeles
+4.7%

Housing Supply in Santa Monica, CA

How many homes are available in Santa Monica, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
290302+4.1%

Summary: The Santa Monica real estate market had 302 homes for sale in June 2024, a 4.1% increase compared to May 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
1 2630
+15.4%
2 99102
+3.0%
3 6973
+5.8%
4 2829
+3.6%
5+ 6868
0.0%

Summary: The Santa Monica housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
6057-5.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

32 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Santa Monica, you may be able to get a good deal. 56.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 57 homes were sold or pending in Santa Monica in June 2024, down by 5.0% month-over-month. Of the 57 sold homes, 56% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 30% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Santa Monica, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Santa Monica, CA?

Average Sale Time

Jun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
33 Days28 Days-15.2%

Summary: Homes in Santa Monica had an average of 28 days on market in Jun 2024, down by 15.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

34 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

20 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Santa Monica are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During June 2024, 57 homes were sold in Santa Monica; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 35% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 26 Days Ago

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