Los Osos, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,179,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Los Osos has 23 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,179,000, typically selling in about 76 days.
Los Osos Market Analysis
Buyers in Los Osos, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.2M. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $656. Since February, the median price has moved up about 34.2% to $1.3M as of July.
It takes about 10 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Los Osos, CA has 23 active listings on the market right now. 8 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $957,500 median for two bedroom homes to $1.9M for four bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 91.3% of the mix. The area falls within the 93402 ZIP code.
Los Osos Rental Market
Renters in Los Osos, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $5,200. Los Osos, CA has 2 active rental listings on the market right now.
Los Osos Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.9 months of supply, yet the typical home takes about 76 days to sell, and 35% 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
$1.18M
↑ 11% 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
2.9 months of supply
Tight Supply23 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.9 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 ~76 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 31% 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 52% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Los Osos
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
70%
Homeowners
30%
Renters
Homeownership is 14.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
6,217 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $552K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.2M)
Price Reductions
8 listings have reduced their price
35% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.1% (~$107K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Los Osos, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Los Osos, CA?
The median list price in Los Osos is $1,179,000 as of August 2026, based on 23 active listings.
Is Los Osos a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Los Osos currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.9 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Los Osos?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 10 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 76 days.
Are home prices in Los Osos going up or down?
The median sale price in Los Osos is up about 11.4% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Los Osos, CA?
There are 23 homes for sale in Los Osos right now, including 2 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Los Osos?
The median asking rent in Los Osos is $5,200 per month, across 2 active rental listings.