90401 Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,705,000
Updated August 2026
Today, the 90401 ZIP code in Santa Monica, CA has 19 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,705,000, typically selling in about 88 days.
90401 Housing Market Overview
The median list price in the 90401 ZIP code is $1.7M. Compared with Santa Monica overall, that is a 14.0% premium. Current inventory stands at 19 active listings.
Expect a median around $1.2M for one bedroom homes and $3M at the three bedroom end. November 2025 to July 2026 saw the median price go from $995,000 to $1.2M, up about 18.6%.
90401 Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 88 days to sell, and 47% of sellers have trimmed their asking price. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$1.71M
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
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.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in 90401 Area
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
29%
Homeowners
71%
Renters
Homeownership is 26.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
46,457 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $904K in value on average.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1.1M)
Price Reductions
9 listings have reduced their price
47% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.4% (~$161K)
Browse 90401 Listings
Frequently Asked Questions about the 90401 Housing Market
What is the median home price in the 90401 ZIP code?
The median list price in the 90401 ZIP code is $1,705,000 as of August 2026, based on 19 active listings.
Is the 90401 ZIP code a buyer's market or a seller's market?
The 90401 ZIP code currently reads as a buyer's market.
How fast do homes sell in the 90401 ZIP code?
The average home currently for sale in the 90401 ZIP code has been on the market for 88 days.
How many homes are for sale in the 90401 ZIP code?
There are 19 homes for sale in the 90401 ZIP code right now.