West Hollywood Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the West Hollywood, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 38
- Median Sale Price: $1,252,000
- Average Sale Price: $4,462,928
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $972
- Average Days on Market: 89
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in West Hollywood moved 24.3% up (from $1,007,500 to $1,252,000). The number of homes sold was 13.6% down compared to the prior month (44 vs. 38). Average days on market shifted 15.6% up (77 days to 89 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 27.8% up (from $980,000 to $1,252,000). Sales volume is 15.2% up year-over-year.
What This Means
West Hollywood's real estate market is showing strong price appreciation but signs of cooling momentum as we head into summer. The median sale price hit $1.25 million in May, up nearly 28 percent year-over-year, which reflects the sustained demand for the area's lifestyle and walkability. However, this month brought a notable shift: while prices climbed 24 percent from April, the number of sales dropped 13.6 percent and homes are lingering on the market about two weeks longer than last month. This suggests buyers are becoming more selective as prices rise, and sellers may be testing the market with optimistic asking prices.
The 97.6 percent sale-to-list ratio indicates homes are still selling close to asking, but the growing inventory of 379 active listings and longer marketing times point to a market rebalancing. With asking prices averaging $1.44 million while homes actually sell for $1.25 million, there's a meaningful gap forming between seller expectations and buyer willingness to pay. Interest rates and seasonal patterns likely play a role here; the spring market traditionally sees more activity, but rising prices can dampen buyer enthusiasm going into summer. For now, West Hollywood remains a seller-friendly market, but the window for aggressive pricing may be narrowing.
West Hollywood Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90069 | 19 | $1,610,000 | $1,062 | 91 |
| 90046 | 13 | $870,000 | $672 | 68 |
| 90048 | 6 | $2,587,500 | $1,338 | 141 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONDOS | 18 | $837,500 | $1,063 |
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 8 | $1,755,000 | $1,313 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 5 | $2,125,000 | $549 |
| CONDO | 3 | $1,150,000 | $735 |
| OTHER | 3 | $36,975,000 | $535 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $1,296,000 | $746 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 10 |
| $750K+ | 27 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 379 active listings in West Hollywood with a median asking price of $1,440,000 and an average of 85 days on market.
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