Mountain View Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Mountain View, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 73
- Median Sale Price: $1,785,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,052,535
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,260
- Average Days on Market: 37
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 104.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Mountain View moved 8.9% down (from $1,960,000 to $1,785,000). The number of homes sold was 15.9% up compared to the prior month (63 vs. 73). Average days on market shifted 22.9% down (48 days to 37 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 6.3% down (from $1,905,000 to $1,785,000). Sales volume is 5.2% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Mountain View's May market is showing interesting mixed signals. While sales volume jumped nearly 16 percent month-over-month to 73 homes, this likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine market surge—earlier months had incomplete reporting. The more telling story is in price movement and market dynamics. The median price dipped 8.9 percent from April, though it's only down 6.3 percent year-over-year, suggesting a seasonal pullback rather than a downward trend. What's genuinely encouraging is the acceleration in sales velocity: homes are now selling in 37 days on average, down from 48 days last month. This 23 percent improvement indicates stronger buyer interest and less inventory sitting stagnant.
The market remains decidedly in sellers' favor despite the price decline. Homes are still selling above asking at 104.6 percent of list price, a healthy premium that shows demand remains solid. The slight median price softening—combined with faster days on market—suggests the market is finding better equilibrium rather than deteriorating. With 152 active listings in the pipeline and an inventory median asking price of $1.39 million, there's adequate selection for buyers while sellers still maintain pricing power. For a Silicon Valley community, Mountain View continues to demonstrate resilience and relative balance.
Mountain View Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94043 | 36 | $1,670,000 | $1,110 | 34 |
| 94040 | 29 | $2,580,000 | $1,419 | 38 |
| 94041 | 8 | $2,685,000 | $1,359 | 44 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 34 | $2,899,000 | $1,679 |
| TOWNHOMES | 21 | $1,600,000 | $1,002 |
| CONDOS | 13 | $758,000 | $805 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $305,000 | $297 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $2,225,000 | $908 |
| CONDO | 1 | $1,400,000 | $1,028 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 4 |
| $750K+ | 66 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 152 active listings in Mountain View with a median asking price of $1,393,400 and an average of 81 days on market.
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