Mountain View, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,628,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Mountain View has 65 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,628,000, typically selling in about 73 days.
Mountain View Market Analysis
Homes in Mountain View, CA carry a median list price of $1.6M. Median pricing works out to $1,116 per square foot. The median price moved from $1.4M in February to $2.3M in July, a 56.3% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 11 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Right now 65 homes are on the market in Mountain View, CA. 26 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Four bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $2.5M, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $954,500. Condos make up about 36.9% of current inventory, with single family homes accounting for another 36.9%. Mountain View, CA covers the 94043, 94040, and 94041 ZIP codes.
Mountain View Rental Market
Rentals in Mountain View, CA carry a median asking rent of $3,495. The median rent moved from $5,800 in January to $8,600 in July, a 48.3% increase over six months. Right now 3 rentals are on the market in Mountain View, CA.
Mountain View Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 22% over the last six months and 9% over the past year, yet the typical home takes about 73 days to sell, and 32% 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
$1.63M
↑ 9% 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
3.4 months of supply
Balanced Supply65 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 ~73 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 34% 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 46% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Mountain View
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
39%
Homeowners
61%
Renters
Homeownership is 16.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
34,933 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $945K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.5M)
Price Reductions
21 listings have reduced their price
32% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.8% (~$94K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Mountain View, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Mountain View, CA?
The median list price in Mountain View is $1,628,000 as of August 2026, based on 65 active listings.
Is Mountain View a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Mountain View currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.4 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Mountain View?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 11 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 73 days.
Are home prices in Mountain View going up or down?
The median sale price in Mountain View is up about 9.1% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Mountain View, CA?
There are 65 homes for sale in Mountain View right now, including 11 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Mountain View?
The median asking rent in Mountain View is $3,495 per month, across 3 active rental listings.