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Mid City Pico

SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Real Estate Market Report
Seller's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 90404

Mid City · Pico

Market Analysis

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

The SANTA MONICA, CA real estate market (90404) currently shows 42 active listings, with 11 pending sales. Homes are averaging 30 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 30 days on market compared to 34 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 11.9% year-over-year, from $1,200,000 to $1,056,725.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 23,975  ·  Density: 4,696.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $87,209

Typical home value: $1,100,140  ·  Homeownership: 22.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
42
⇩ 6.7% vs 45 last year
Pending
11
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,056,725
⇩ 11.9% vs $1,200,000 last year
Average Price
$1,234,673
⇩ 2.8% vs $1,270,094 last year
Days on Market
30
⇩ 11.8% vs 34 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$882
⇩ 8.2% vs $961/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,276 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 42 this year vs 45 last year
  • Days on market: 30 now vs 34 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,056,725 (-11.9% YoY)
  • Average: $1,234,673 (-2.8% 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 6.4 miles — 684 listings ($3,219,312,778 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
90404Santa Monica, CA 904040.0 mi27$33,728,211$1,127,000$1,249,193
90405Santa Monica, CA 904051.1 mi48$114,884,256$1,740,000$2,393,422
90402Santa Monica, CA 904021.8 mi52$412,284,964$3,960,000$7,928,557
90291Venice, CA 902912.3 mi92$293,040,792$2,862,498$3,185,226
90066Los Angeles, CA 900663.0 mi74$152,167,088$1,799,000$2,056,312
90292Marina Del Rey, CA 902923.7 mi112$193,213,664$1,369,500$1,725,122
90034Los Angeles, CA 900344.3 mi56$99,782,144$1,497,000$1,781,824
90232Culver City, CA 902324.7 mi9$23,490,000$2,292,000$2,610,000
90212Beverly Hills, CA 902124.8 mi26$123,292,962$2,650,000$4,742,037
90035Los Angeles, CA 900355.3 mi35$63,946,085$1,395,000$1,827,031
90077Los Angeles, CA 900775.5 mi105$1,617,776,580$7,947,000$15,407,396
90211Beverly Hills, CA 902115.8 mi22$47,623,994$1,950,000$2,164,727
90056Los Angeles, CA 900566.4 mi26$44,082,038$1,449,000$1,695,463

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANTA MONICA, CA 90404?

As of February 2026, there are 42 active listings in SANTA MONICA, CA (zip code 90404), compared to 45 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90404?

The median listing price in SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 is $1,056,725 as of February 2026, a 11.9% decrease from $1,200,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 spend an average of 30 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 34 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANTA MONICA, CA 90404?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 30 days on market compared to 34 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 90404 save an estimated $21,135 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,056,725. 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.