What is the median home price in Los Altos right now?
As of Q1 2026, Los Altos median home price is $3,980,000, at $1592/sqft.
Los Altos · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Los Altos real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Los Altos regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Los Altos Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$3,980,000
$/sqft
$1592
Days on market
11
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Los Altos
The market right now.
Suburban-residential with the most consistent Peninsula school outcomes. Larger lots than Palo Alto, slightly more conservative architecture.
Insider note: Country Club + Loyola Corners area has the views. Downtown-walking-distance pockets command the highest premium. North Los Altos transitions to Los Altos Hills which is its own market.
Who's buying here right now: Top-school families with $3.5M+ budgets, Move-up from Mountain View / Sunnyvale, Long-term hold.
What this market is NOT: A starter market. Entry pricing is high; rarely seen below $3M.
Los Altos Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Los Altos?
11 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Los Altos appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in Los Altos?
Los Altos median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 11, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in Los Altos?
11 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Los Altos price-per-sqft trend?
Los Altos is currently at $1592/sqft. Country Club + Loyola Corners area has the views. Downtown-walking-distance pockets command the highest premium. North Los Altos transitions to Los Altos Hills which is its own market.
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