Mission Hills Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Mission Hills, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 8
- Median Sale Price: $839,999
- Average Sale Price: $833,750
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $538
- Average Days on Market: 209
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Mission Hills moved 29.2% up (from $650,000 to $839,999). The number of homes sold was 14.3% up compared to the prior month (7 vs. 8). Average days on market shifted 190.3% up (72 days to 209 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 1.2% down (from $850,000 to $839,999). Sales volume is 60.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Mission Hills is showing mixed signals this May, with price momentum that deserves a closer look. The median price jumped nearly 30 percent month-over-month to $840,000, which sounds dramatic until you consider the data collection issues from earlier in the year—that April baseline was likely incomplete. More telling is the year-over-year comparison: prices are essentially flat, down just 1.2 percent from May 2025. This suggests the market has stabilized after seasonal spring volatility rather than experiencing genuine appreciation.
The real concern is the dramatic slowdown in market velocity. Days on market more than doubled from 72 to 209 days, indicating homes are taking significantly longer to sell. Even more notably, homes are only fetching 99.2 percent of list price, suggesting mild buyer hesitation. With 37 active listings at a $890,000 median asking price, inventory is relatively abundant compared to the 8 homes that sold, giving buyers more negotiating power than we typically see in California.
For sellers, patience is increasingly required. The market isn't collapsing, but the window of quick sales at list price has clearly closed. This is standard late-spring cooling after winter's activity, though the extended DOM warrants attention if it persists into summer.
Mission Hills Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91345 | 8 | $839,999 | $538 | 209 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 7 | $829,999 | $528 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $900,000 | $609 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 7 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 37 active listings in Mission Hills with a median asking price of $890,000 and an average of 51 days on market.
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