Descanso, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$699,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Descanso has 9 homes for sale at a median list price of $699,000, typically selling in about 16 days.
Descanso Market Analysis
Homes in Descanso, CA carry a median list price of $699,000. Per square foot, the median stands at $450. The median price moved from $320,000 in January to $750,000 in July, a 134.4% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 15 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Right now 9 homes are on the market in Descanso, CA. 4 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Three bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $674,000, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $295,000. Single family homes make up about 77.8% of current inventory, with cabin properties accounting for another 22.2%. The area falls within the 91916 ZIP code.
Descanso Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. The typical home sells in about 16 days, and 78% of current listings are under 30 days old. At the same time, 9.0 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and sale prices have eased 2% over the last six months and are 14% below a year ago, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$699K
↓ 14% 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
9.0 months of supply
Ample Supply9 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~16 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling quickly, which gives sellers leverage, though prepared buyers can still compete. Homes are moving 70% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Descanso
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
64%
Homeowners
36%
Renters
Homeownership is 8.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
612 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $804K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$2.5M)
Price Reductions
1 listings have reduced their price
11% of active listings
Average reduction: 1.7% (~$12K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Descanso, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Descanso, CA?
The median list price in Descanso is $699,000 as of August 2026, based on 9 active listings.
Is Descanso a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Descanso currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 9.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Descanso?
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 16 days.
Are home prices in Descanso going up or down?
The median sale price in Descanso is down about 14.2% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Descanso, CA?
There are 9 homes for sale in Descanso right now.