605 homes in Monterey County
Homes for Sale in Monterey County
Monterey County, CA
About Monterey County Real Estate
Monterey County spans many cities and communities across California. There are currently 605 homes for sale county-wide, with a median list price of $1.32M.
Monterey County Market Pulse
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The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 4% over the last six months, though still 6% below a year ago, yet the typical home takes about 81 days to sell, and 45% 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
$1.32M
↓ 6% 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
5.1 months of supply
Balanced Supply605 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~81 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 27% 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 41% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1.2M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$2.3M)
Price Reductions
271 listings have reduced their price
45% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.6% (~$101K)
Frequently Asked Questions about Homes for Sale in Monterey County, CA
How many homes are for sale in Monterey County, CA?
There are currently 605 homes for sale in Monterey County, ranging from $225,000 to $49,500,000. 46 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in Monterey County?
The median list price in Monterey County is $1,325,000. Price per square foot averages $984. Prices are down 5.6% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in Monterey County?
Homes in Monterey County currently average 81 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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