Culver City Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Culver City, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 31
- Median Sale Price: $1,325,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,463,783
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $869
- Average Days on Market: 69
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Culver City moved 1.0% up (from $1,311,500 to $1,325,000). The number of homes sold was 13.9% down compared to the prior month (36 vs. 31). Average days on market shifted 6.2% up (65 days to 69 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 4.3% up (from $1,270,000 to $1,325,000). Sales volume is 20.5% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Culver City's housing market is showing signs of cooling as we head into early summer. While median prices remain resilient, climbing 4.3 percent year-over-year to $1.325 million, sales activity has noticeably declined—down nearly a fifth compared to May 2025. More telling is the uptick in days on market, which rose from 65 to 69 days this month. Homes are lingering slightly longer before finding buyers, suggesting that the strong seller's market grip has loosened somewhat. The sale-to-list ratio of 99.7 percent indicates sellers are still getting nearly full price, but the growing inventory of 161 active listings is shifting leverage toward buyers.
The gap between median and average sale prices (a difference of about $139,000) highlights that the mix of homes sold varies considerably, with single-family homes dominating the market at 61 percent of transactions. Interestingly, the active listings show a notably lower median asking price of $1.09 million, suggesting new inventory may be coming in softer than recent sales. Combined with rising interest rates and typical seasonal slowdown, Culver City appears to be entering a more balanced market phase. Buyers finally have breathing room to negotiate, though pricing has remained surprisingly sticky compared to some other LA-area neighborhoods.
Culver City Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90230 | 22 | $1,247,835 | $768 | 79 |
| 90232 | 7 | $1,825,000 | $1,122 | 51 |
| 90066 | 2 | $1,615,000 | $1,084 | 30 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 19 | $1,825,000 | $1,021 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $600,000 | $607 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $261,250 | $372 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,501,250 | $951 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $982,500 | $617 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 3 |
| $750K+ | 24 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 161 active listings in Culver City with a median asking price of $1,090,000 and an average of 70 days on market.
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