Los Altos Hills Housing Market · 2026

Data through May 2026

Los Altos Hills Market Snapshot

Los Altos Hills is a balanced market, but competition has been picking up. Here's where things stand:

Based on 12 homes sold in May 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Updated weekly.

Data through May 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$6.57M
Up 21.8% from May 2025
Up $1.18M from May 2025
Homes Sold
12
Sold in the most recent month. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$40,184/mo
6.49% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$33,162
  • Property Tax$6,839
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
10 days
10 fewer days than in May 2025
Homes sell in a week or two
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.8%
Up from 100.4% in May 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
50%
More than half of homes sold above their asking price
Active Listings
15
Down 34.8% from May 2025
About 1.3 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Los Altos Hills.

Median Sale Price
Up 21.8% year-over-year in Los Altos Hills. Based on 12 sales in the most recent month.
Homes Sold
20% more homes sold than a year ago in Los Altos Hills.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 18% from a year ago in Los Altos Hills, reflecting changes in both price and mortgage rates.

Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate (National Avg.)
National average currently at 6.49%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about Los Altos Hills

Is now a good time to buy in Los Altos Hills?

Los Altos Hills is balanced but competition is picking up. It remains a reasonable environment for buyers, though acting decisively on well-priced homes is becoming more important.

How do Los Altos Hills home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $6.57M, Los Altos Hills's median is roughly 4 times the Bay Area median of $1.85M. Los Altos Hills sits at the very top of the regional market.

How competitive is Los Altos Hills for buyers?

Los Altos Hills is a balanced market where neither side dominates:

  • Homes sell about 0.8% above asking on average
  • 50% close above list price
  • 10 days typical time to go pending
  • 20% of listings have had a price reduction

Buyer strategy: contingencies are more accepted, and there is time to tour and negotiate without extreme pressure.

What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced Los Altos Hills home?

At $6.57M with 20% down at 6.49%, the monthly cost breakdown:

  • $33,162 principal and interest
  • $6,839 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • Insurance is highly variable at this price point and scales with the home; plan on $1,500 to $3,000 per month rather than our default

Most buyers at this tier pay a meaningful share in cash, which reduces monthly carrying costs.

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