Altadena, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,639,900
Updated August 2026
Today, Altadena has 39 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,639,900, typically selling in about 62 days.
Altadena Market Analysis
Homes in Altadena, CA carry a median list price of $1.6M. Per square foot, the median stands at $717. The median price moved from $1.1M in February to $1.6M in July, a 41.8% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 15 days. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Right now 39 homes are on the market in Altadena, CA. 16 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Five bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $1.8M, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $660,000. Single family homes make up about 94.9% of current inventory. Addresses here carry the 91001 ZIP code.
Altadena Rental Market
Rentals in Altadena, CA carry a median asking rent of $4,950. The median rent moved from $6,500 in February to $3,495 in July, a 46.2% decrease over six months. Right now 18 rentals are on the market in Altadena, CA.
Altadena Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.3 months of supply, yet the typical home takes about 62 days to sell, and 38% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.64M
↑ 30% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.3 months of supply
Tight Supply39 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.3 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~62 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 48% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 49% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Altadena
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
78%
Homeowners
22%
Renters
Homeownership is 22.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
15,018 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $371K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$658K)
Price Reductions
15 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.0% (~$148K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Altadena, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Altadena, CA?
The median list price in Altadena is $1,639,900 as of August 2026, based on 39 active listings.
Is Altadena a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Altadena currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.3 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Altadena?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 15 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 62 days.
Are home prices in Altadena going up or down?
The median sale price in Altadena is up about 30.0% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Altadena, CA?
There are 39 homes for sale in Altadena right now, including 3 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Altadena?
The median asking rent in Altadena is $4,950 per month, across 18 active rental listings.