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Los Altos, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$4.83M1-yr changeUp8.1%

The typical home value in Los Altos, CA is $4.83M as of September 2026, up 8.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Los Altos ZIP code, the median list price is $4.75M and homes spend a median of 34 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Los Altos, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$4.83M
1-yr changeMedian across Los Altos ZIPs
+8.1%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Los Altos
2
County
Santa Clara County

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12-month value trend

+8.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Los Altos over the last 12 months: $4.47M in Sep 2025 to $4.83M in Sep 2026 (+8.1%).

Sep 2025$4.47M

Sep 2026$4.83M

Median Zillow home value index across Los Altos's ZIP codes.

Context

Los Altos homes are valued at a typical price of $4,831,964 as of September 2026, representing an 8.1% increase over the past year. The median list price sits at $4,748,000, with 50 homes currently on the market and 54 new listings added recently. Homes are moving relatively quickly, with a median of 34 days on market. Only 1.3% of listings have seen price reductions. For homeowners considering a sale, the combination of low inventory and steady price appreciation suggests conditions remain favorable, though the ultimate timing depends on your personal circumstances and market readiness.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Los Altos, CA?

Typical home value

$4.83M

Up8.1%YoY

Median list price

$4.75M

Days on market

34

Homes for sale

50

Price cuts

1.3%

New listings

54

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Los Altos's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Los Altos, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Los Altos, CA are up 8.1% over the past year, from $4.47M in September 2025 to $4.83M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Los Altos, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$4,831,964+8.1%
September 2025$4,470,286No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Los Altos ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Los Altos, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Los Altos, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 34 days on market and 1% of listings with a price cut in the typical Los Altos ZIP code, and 54 new listings against 50 active listings across Los Altos, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Los Altos housing market forecast 2027

+2.4%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Los Altos ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Los Altos rose 8.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Los Altos?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Los Altos shows typical home values rising 2.4% by September 2027, after a 8.1% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Los Altos ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Los Altos?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 3 Los Altos ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Los Altos, CA home prices.

What is a typical home value in Los Altos?

The typical home value in Los Altos is $4,831,964 as of September 2026, up 8.1% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Los Altos?

There are currently 50 homes for sale in Los Altos, with 54 new listings added as of September 2026.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Los Altos?

The median time on market is 34 days, indicating homes sell relatively quickly in the area.

Are home prices going up or down in Los Altos, CA?

Typical home values in Los Altos, CA are up 8.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Los Altos, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Los Altos, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 34 days on market and 1% of listings with a price cut in the typical Los Altos ZIP code, and 54 new listings against 50 active listings across Los Altos, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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