Monterey County, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,329,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Monterey County has 603 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,329,000, typically selling in about 82 days.
Monterey County Market Analysis
The median list price in Monterey County is $1.3M. Current inventory stands at 603 active listings.
Expect a median around $546,500 for one bedroom homes and $8.9M at the six bedroom end. February to July saw the median price go from $850,000 to $940,000, up about 10.6%.
Monterey County Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
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 82 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
$1.33M
↓ 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 Supply603 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 ~82 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 40% 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 $511K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$821K)
Price Reductions
269 listings have reduced their price
45% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.6% (~$101K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Monterey County, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Monterey County, CA?
The median list price in Monterey County is $1,329,000 as of August 2026, based on 603 active listings.
Is Monterey County a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Monterey County currently reads as a buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 5.1 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Monterey County?
The average home currently for sale in Monterey County has been on the market for 82 days.
Are home prices in Monterey County going up or down?
The median sale price in Monterey County is down about 5.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Monterey County, CA?
There are 603 homes for sale in Monterey County right now, including 40 listed within the last week.