El Monte Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the El Monte, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 24
- Median Sale Price: $797,500
- Average Sale Price: $772,229
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $543
- Average Days on Market: 88
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in El Monte moved 10.3% up (from $722,750 to $797,500). The number of homes sold was 33.3% down compared to the prior month (36 vs. 24). Average days on market shifted 23.9% up (71 days to 88 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 9.2% up (from $730,000 to $797,500). Sales volume is 44.2% down year-over-year.
What This Means
El Monte's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While median prices continue climbing—up 10.3% from last month and 9.2% year-over-year—the number of homes actually selling has dropped significantly. Sales plummeted 33% month-over-month and 44% year-over-year, which is a red flag. This suggests that despite steady price appreciation, fewer buyers are willing or able to pull the trigger at current asking prices. The gap between what sellers want and what's actually moving is narrowing though—homes are selling at 99.3% of list price, indicating realistic pricing from sellers adjusting to buyer hesitation.
The real concern is velocity. Homes are now lingering on the market for 88 days on average, up from 71 days last month. With 181 active listings competing for attention, the inventory-to-sales ratio is becoming less favorable for sellers. Rising interest rates and spring seasonality shifts may be playing a role here, but the underlying pattern is clear: the market is cooling. Buyers have more options and less urgency, while sellers are banking on price appreciation to carry them through a slower sales period. For serious buyers, this slowdown could present negotiating opportunities after months of tough conditions.
El Monte Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91732 | 13 | $825,000 | $580 | 76 |
| 91733 | 7 | $728,000 | $530 | 120 |
| 91731 | 4 | $754,250 | $452 | 69 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 14 | $822,500 | $594 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $686,995 | $526 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $642,000 | $455 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $949,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 1 | $208,000 | $155 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
| $750K+ | 14 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 181 active listings in El Monte with a median asking price of $798,000 and an average of 84 days on market.
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