Los Altos Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Los Altos, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 43
- Median Sale Price: $4,780,000
- Average Sale Price: $4,592,593
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,917
- Average Days on Market: 37
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 106.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Los Altos moved 11.2% up (from $4,300,000 to $4,780,000). The number of homes sold was 19.4% up compared to the prior month (36 vs. 43). Average days on market shifted 14.0% down (43 days to 37 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 0.4% down (from $4,800,000 to $4,780,000). Sales volume is 22.9% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Los Altos is showing some real momentum heading into late spring. April saw 43 homes sell—nearly a 20 percent jump from March—and that surge came with prices climbing 11 percent month-over-month to a median of $4.78 million. Homes are also moving faster, lingering just 37 days on market instead of 43, which suggests sellers are pricing competitively and buyers are taking action. The fact that homes are selling above asking price (106.6 percent) indicates there's genuine demand outpacing supply in this ultra-premium segment.
That said, the year-over-year numbers tell a slightly more measured story. While sales volume is up nearly 23 percent compared to April 2025, the median price is actually down a hair—less than half a percent. Spring seasonality is clearly helping volume, but we're not seeing the explosive price appreciation that defined this market in earlier cycles. The gap between the median asking price of $3.85 million and the median sale price of $4.78 million suggests there's still some price discovery happening, particularly for newer listings that might be testing the market.
With 67 active listings on hand, inventory remains relatively constrained, which continues to support the seller's advantage. For now, Los Altos remains a brisk market, but it's settling into a more normalized rhythm than the frenzy of recent years.
Los Altos Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94024 | 25 | $5,250,000 | $2,067 | 29 |
| 94022 | 18 | $2,405,355 | $1,710 | 48 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 34 | $5,051,250 | $2,059 |
| TOWNHOMES | 5 | $1,889,000 | $1,288 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $1,740,000 | $1,500 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 43 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 67 active listings in Los Altos with a median asking price of $3,850,000 and an average of 50 days on market.
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