Mountain View Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Mountain View, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 53
- Median Sale Price: $1,950,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,263,236
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,259
- Average Days on Market: 44
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 105.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Mountain View moved 4.8% up (from $1,860,000 to $1,950,000). The number of homes sold was 10.2% down compared to the prior month (59 vs. 53). Average days on market shifted 7.3% up (41 days to 44 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 0.5% up (from $1,940,000 to $1,950,000). Sales volume is 17.8% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Mountain View's housing market is showing mixed signals as we head deeper into spring. While median prices ticked up 4.8% month-over-month to $1.95 million, sales volume dropped notably—down 10% from March and trailing last year's pace by a smaller margin. The silver lining is that homes are still commanding a 5.1% premium over asking prices, suggesting genuine buyer interest despite the slowdown. The uptick in days on market, now at 44 days, hints that even in this sought-after tech hub, homes aren't flying off the shelf quite as quickly as they were earlier in the year.
What's telling is the inventory buildup. With 143 active listings and properties sitting an average of 73 days before sale, buyers actually have some breathing room—a rarity in this area. This inventory cushion, combined with rising interest rates and spring seasonality, may be encouraging sellers to be more realistic about pricing. Single-family homes continue to dominate the mix, though condos and townhomes remain viable options for those seeking entry into Mountain View. For now, this looks like a market normalizing after years of extreme competition, giving serious buyers a genuine opportunity to negotiate rather than simply accept whatever terms the seller demands.
Mountain View Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94043 | 28 | $1,730,000 | $1,135 | 43 |
| 94040 | 18 | $3,382,500 | $1,469 | 34 |
| 94041 | 7 | $2,650,000 | $1,215 | 68 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 24 | $3,267,500 | $1,639 |
| TOWNHOMES | 18 | $1,654,500 | $1,024 |
| CONDOS | 9 | $820,000 | $945 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $342,000 | $235 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 4 |
| $750K+ | 47 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 143 active listings in Mountain View with a median asking price of $1,350,000 and an average of 73 days on market.
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