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North of Montana Pacific Palisades Riviera

SANTA MONICA, CA 90402

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 90402

North of Montana · Pacific Palisades · Riviera

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SANTA MONICA, CA real estate market (90402) currently shows 66 active listings, with 16 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 30 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.9% year-over-year, from $4,494,500 to $4,141,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 11,816  ·  Density: 2,233.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $171,844

Typical home value: $2,000,000  ·  Homeownership: 74.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
66
⇩ 13.2% vs 76 last year
Pending
16
24% pending ratio
Median Price
$4,141,250
⇩ 7.9% vs $4,494,500 last year
Average Price
$7,656,511
⇧ 23.5% vs $6,199,217 last year
Days on Market
38
⇧ 26.7% vs 30 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,784
⇧ 13.2% vs $1,576/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,115 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 66 this year vs 76 last year
  • Days on market: 38 now vs 30 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $4,141,250 (-7.9% YoY)
  • Average: $7,656,511 (+23.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.5 miles — 950 listings ($5,665,214,963 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
90402Santa Monica, CA 904020.0 mi52$412,284,964$3,960,000$7,928,557
90401Santa Monica, CA 904011.5 mi16$46,661,808$1,574,500$2,916,363
90405Santa Monica, CA 904052.6 mi48$114,884,256$1,740,000$2,393,422
90049Los Angeles, CA 900493.7 mi192$1,580,351,232$3,595,000$8,230,996
90272Pacific Palisades, CA 902723.9 mi94$683,687,286$3,495,000$7,273,269
90024Los Angeles, CA 900244.4 mi168$627,945,696$1,450,000$3,737,772
90292Marina Del Rey, CA 902925.1 mi112$193,213,664$1,369,500$1,725,122
90077Los Angeles, CA 900775.5 mi105$1,617,776,580$7,947,000$15,407,396
90212Beverly Hills, CA 902126.1 mi26$123,292,962$2,650,000$4,742,037
90232Culver City, CA 902326.5 mi9$23,490,000$2,292,000$2,610,000
90035Los Angeles, CA 900356.8 mi35$63,946,085$1,395,000$1,827,031
90293Playa Del Rey, CA 902937.0 mi49$71,980,902$898,000$1,468,998
90290Topanga, CA 902907.5 mi44$105,699,528$1,687,500$2,402,262

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402?

As of February 2026, there are 66 active listings in SANTA MONICA, CA (zip code 90402), compared to 76 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402?

The median listing price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402 is $4,141,250 as of February 2026, a 7.9% decrease from $4,494,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SANTA MONICA, CA?

Homes in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402 spend an average of 38 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 30 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 30 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SANTA MONICA, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SANTA MONICA, CA 90402 save an estimated $82,825 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $4,141,250. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.