Santa Clara County housing market

Los Altos

Single-family median $4.91M, up 7.0% from a year earlier.

July to September 2026. Updated monthly from Redfin data.

$4.91MSingle-family median price
+7.0%Change from a year earlier
8Median days on market
60.1%Sold above list, all homes

Los Altos housing market

Single-family homes in Los Altos sold for a median of $4,906,044 from July to September 2026, up 7.0% from a year earlier. The median house spent 8 days on the market. Across all home types, 60.1% of 76 sales closed above list price.

With 1.6 months of supply, inventory is tight. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would sell out in under two months.

Home type changes the price a lot. Over the same period, the median was $1,788,021 for townhouses and $1,549,841 for condos.

All home types, July to September 2026

Homes sold
76
New listings
89
Pending sales
73
Homes for sale
40
Months of supply
1.6
Average sale-to-list ratio
106.3%
Sold above list price
60.1%
Single-family price per sq ft
$2,152

Single-family median price, last two years

Each point covers three months of sales ending that month.

$4.13M$5.13M$6.14M$4.91MSep 2024Sep 2025Sep 2026
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Single-family median sale price and homes sold in Los Altos by month
Three months endingMedian sale priceSingle-family homes sold
September 2026$4,906,04460
August 2026$4,824,00066
July 2026$4,680,50075
June 2026$4,920,00081
May 2026$4,850,00075
April 2026$5,250,00068
March 2026$5,081,50044
February 2026$5,335,00030
January 2026$4,680,00029
December 2025$5,025,00053
November 2025$5,000,00071
October 2025$4,858,50075
September 2025$4,586,00065
August 2025$4,638,50072
July 2025$4,700,00069
June 2025$4,951,50077
May 2025$5,232,50070
April 2025$5,400,00055
March 2025$5,845,00036
February 2025$5,100,00026
January 2025$4,910,00043
December 2024$4,500,00059
November 2024$4,510,00061
October 2024$4,344,00064
September 2024$4,600,00069
Los Altos by home type, July to September 2026
Home typeMedian priceChange from a year earlierPrice per sq ftHomes soldMedian days on marketSale-to-list
Single-family$4,906,044+7.0%$2,152608108.0%
Townhouse$1,788,021-10.3%$1,226313109.6%
Condo$1,549,841-46.5%$1,155126998.0%
2 to 4 units$3,400,000n/a$81312697.1%

Source: Redfin Los Altos housing market and the Redfin Data Center. Figures cover home sales from July to September 2026, a rolling three-month period, by home type. Totals across home types are sums and sales-weighted averages of Redfin's figures. Updated monthly; last updated October 20, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

About Los Altos

A guide to the city, its neighborhoods, and its homes.

Los Altos sits between Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Cupertino. Most of the city is single-family homes on larger lots than nearby cities, often 10,000 square feet or more.

Downtown Los Altos is a small, walkable triangle of shops and restaurants along Main Street and State Street.

Getting around

I-280 runs along the southwest side, and Foothill Expressway, El Camino Real, and San Antonio Road cross the city. US-101 is about 10 minutes north.

Los Altos has no Caltrain station. The nearest stations are San Antonio and Mountain View.

Neighborhoods

North Los Altos
Ranch homes and new construction north of downtown, near San Antonio Road and El Camino Real.
South Los Altos
Larger lots south of Foothill Expressway near Loyola Corners and Rancho Shopping Center.
Country Club area
Homes near Los Altos Golf and Country Club, south of downtown.
Downtown
Condos and townhomes within walking distance of Main Street and State Street.

Homes

Many original 1950s ranch homes have been replaced with new two-story houses. Older homes on large lots often sell as rebuild opportunities.

Condos and townhomes are a small share of sales and cluster near downtown and El Camino Real.

Schools

Most of Los Altos is in the Los Altos School District for kindergarten through 8th grade and the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District for 9th through 12th grade. A few areas fall in other districts, so check by address.

School boundaries change. Confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district before you buy.

Parks, shops, and things to do

Redwood Grove Nature Preserve and Shoup Park sit along Adobe Creek near downtown. Rancho San Antonio Preserve is a few minutes south.

Downtown hosts a weekly farmers market in season and seasonal events on Main Street.

What to check before you buy

  • Check zoning for lot coverage and height limits before you plan a rebuild.
  • Confirm the school district by address, since a few areas fall outside the Los Altos School District.
  • Many large lots have heritage trees that need a permit to remove.

This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or inspection advice. Verify details for any specific property.

Sold in Los Altos

23 homes sold by Sean's team, $74,082,880

400 E Edith Ave, Los AltosSold

$5,650,000

400 E Edith Ave

Los Altos, CA 94022

4 bd | 3.5 ba | 2,619 sq ft | August 2026

198 Pine Ln, Los AltosSold

$5,300,000

198 Pine Ln

Los Altos, CA 94022

4 bd | 3 ba | 2,791 sq ft | June 2026

667 Cuesta Dr, Los AltosSold

$4,438,000

667 Cuesta Dr

Los Altos, CA 94024

6 bd | 3 ba | 2,769 sq ft | October 2025

569 Lassen St, Los AltosSold

$4,500,000

569 Lassen St

Los Altos, CA 94022

Triplex | 3,864 sq ft | July 2025

687 Belden Ct, Los AltosSold

$3,100,000

687 Belden Ct

Los Altos, CA 94022

4 bd | 3.5 ba | 1,936 sq ft | March 2025

44 Bay Tree Ln, Los AltosSold

$3,050,000

44 Bay Tree Ln

Los Altos, CA 94022

2 bd | 2 ba | 1,840 sq ft | May 2024

425 Gabilan St, Los AltosSold

$1,846,880

425 Gabilan St

Los Altos, CA 94022

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,003 sq ft | April 2024

704 Vera Cruz Ave, Los AltosSold

$6,450,000

704 Vera Cruz Ave

Los Altos, CA 94022

5 bd | 4.5 ba | 5,040 sq ft | June 2022

107 Higgins Ave, Los AltosSold

$5,100,000

107 Higgins Ave

Los Altos, CA 94022

4 bd | 2.5 ba | 4,089 sq ft | November 2021

658 Spargur Dr, Los AltosSold

$4,500,000

658 Spargur Dr

Los Altos, CA 94022

4 bd | 2.5 ba | 3,141 sq ft | November 2019

649 Mills Ave, Los AltosSold

$5,200,000

649 Mills Ave

Los Altos, CA 94022

5 bd | 4.5 ba | 4,304 sq ft | September 2017

216 Marich Way, Los AltosSold

$2,080,000

216 Marich Way

Los Altos, CA 94022

7 bd | 2 ba | 2,496 sq ft | December 2015

27 Sunkist Ln, Los AltosSold

$3,400,000

27 Sunkist Ln

Los Altos, CA 94022

3 bd | 2.5 ba | 2,395 sq ft | March 2015

881 Parma Way, Los AltosSold

$3,650,000

881 Parma Way

Los Altos, CA 94024

5 bd | 5 ba | 5,186 sq ft | May 2014

110 W Edith Ave #1, Los AltosSold

$827,000

110 W Edith Ave #1

Los Altos, CA 94022

2 bd | 1.5 ba | 1,152 sq ft | August 2013

667 N San Antonio Rd, Los AltosSold

$2,300,000

667 N San Antonio Rd

Los Altos, CA 94022

4 bd | 4.5 ba | 3,500 sq ft | July 2013

932 Covington Ct, Los AltosSold

$1,875,000

932 Covington Ct

Los Altos, CA 94024

4 bd | 3 ba | 1,995 sq ft | June 2013

1011 Runnymead Ct, Los AltosSold

$1,806,000

1011 Runnymead Ct

Los Altos, CA 94024

4 bd | 3 ba | 2,269 sq ft | October 2012

11 Doud Dr, Los AltosSold

$2,100,000

11 Doud Dr

Los Altos, CA 94022

6 bd | 3 ba | 3,552 sq ft | April 2011

1055 Eastwood Dr, Los AltosSold

$1,985,000

1055 Eastwood Dr

Los Altos, CA 94024

6 bd | 3 ba | 2,915 sq ft | December 2009

1862 Dalehurst Ave, Los AltosSold

$1,940,000

1862 Dalehurst Ave

Los Altos, CA 94024

4 bd | 3 ba | 2,950 sq ft | August 2009

65 Alvarado Ave, Los AltosSold

$1,575,000

65 Alvarado Ave

Los Altos, CA 94022

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,653 sq ft | July 2009

971 Seena Ave, Los AltosSold

$1,410,000

971 Seena Ave

Los Altos, CA 94024

3 bd | 2 ba | 2,100 sq ft | March 2007

Los Altos FAQs

What is the median home price in Los Altos?

$4,906,044 for single-family homes sold from July to September 2026, up 7.0% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Townhouses had a median of $1,788,021. Condos had a median of $1,549,841.

Do homes in Los Altos sell over asking?

Most do. From July to September 2026, 60.1% of homes sold above list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio was 106.3%.

How fast do homes sell in Los Altos?

The median single-family home spent 8 days on the market from July to September 2026. The city had 1.6 months of supply across all home types.

Has Sean Rossiter's team sold homes in Los Altos?

Yes. Sean Rossiter's team has sold 23 homes in Los Altos since March 2007, most recently 400 E Edith Ave for $5,650,000 in August 2026.

How do I contact a real estate agent for Los Altos?

Call or text Sean Rossiter at 650-400-0686 or email sean@seanrossiter.com. He is a Senior Premier Agent at Redfin based in Mountain View, California DRE #02105207.

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