What is the median home price in Los Gatos right now?
As of Q1 2026, Los Gatos median home price is $2,980,000, at $1192/sqft.
Los Gatos · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Los Gatos 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 Gatos regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Los Gatos Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$2,980,000
$/sqft
$1192
Days on market
13
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Los Gatos
The market right now.
Charming walkable downtown, Santa Cruz Mountains immediately behind, top schools, Netflix corporate presence. South Bay's most walkable suburban core.
Insider note: Almond Grove + Downtown trades on walkability. Hill streets (above Roberts Rd) have views + larger lots. East Los Gatos is the value play.
Who's buying here right now: South Bay walkable-village seekers, Netflix + South-Bay-tech families, Mountain-adjacent buyers.
What this market is NOT: A flat valley town. Los Gatos rises into the mountains; many streets are hillside.
Los Gatos Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Los Gatos?
13 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Los Gatos 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 Gatos?
Los Gatos median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 13, 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 Gatos?
13 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 Gatos price-per-sqft trend?
Los Gatos is currently at $1192/sqft. Almond Grove + Downtown trades on walkability. Hill streets (above Roberts Rd) have views + larger lots. East Los Gatos is the value play.
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