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BUYER BRIEFING Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA Market Analysis

Why now is a smart time to buy in Los Angeles, CA.

The LA single-family market sits in mild seller territory, but prices have softened from their peak — giving buyers a rare window to lock in before inventory tightens further.

Median Price

Midpoint listing price across the market. The key benchmark for overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
Median Price Single Family (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026)
Median Price Single Family (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026) in LOS ANGELES, CA — latest: $1.4M (Aug 2026)
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Median Price: Midpoint listing price across the market. The key benchmark for overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
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Median List Price
$1.45M
Down from $1.55M a year ago (-6.5% YoY) and off the $1.5M May peak. Prices are easing — but inventory is still tight at 2.54 months.
Months of Inventory
2.54 mo
Holding well under the 4-month balanced threshold all year, down from 2.71 mo YoY. Supply remains constrained — competition stays real.
Days on Market
56 days
Down sharply from 91 days in Feb 2026 and steady for 4 straight months. Homes are moving faster — well-priced listings won't sit long.
Price Per Sq Ft
$805
Up from $786/sqft in Jan 2026 (+2.5% in 7mo), but slightly off the $818 June peak. Per-foot value is firm — waiting likely costs more.
What This Means

Prices Are Off Peak — But the Window Is Narrow

Median prices have pulled back ~$100K from last year's high, giving you real negotiating room right now. With only 2.54 months of supply and absorption outpacing new listings, this softness is unlikely to last. Buy before the next seasonal uptick.

Honest Caveats

26% of single-family listings have taken a price cut, and the median new listing price has fallen from $1.35M to $1.25M in 3 months — sellers are adjusting. If rates stay elevated, further price softening in 2026 is possible.

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Jon Watts
Real Estate Agent
jonwatts22@gmail.com (234) 447-777
Source: September 2025 - September 2026 Market Data
Updated September 9, 2026