Mar Vista Housing Market Update Spring 2026

If you've been researching the Mar Vista real estate market and found numbers that don't match what you're seeing in active listings and recent sales, you are not imagining the discrepancy.

Redfin currently shows Mar Vista homes selling after an average of 54 days on market. The live TheMLS data for single-family homes in zip code 90066, pulled for the 90-day window ending June 9, 2026, shows a 12-day median. 

That is not a small gap. It is a 42-day difference between what a major platform reports and what is actually happening in this market right now. For a seller trying to understand how quickly to expect an offer, or a buyer trying to understand how urgently to act, that gap produces meaningfully wrong decisions.

Most homes are selling for 3% to 5% over list price as a baseline. Your live TheMLS data confirms and sharpens this: 104.86% average sold-to-list price for single-family homes, with the 30-day sellers averaging 101.61% of list. 

I'm Danielle Edney, a third-generation Angeleno and Los Angeles real estate specialist serving Mar Vista, Culver City, Playa Vista, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Vista, Ladera Heights, View Park-Windsor Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice. I pull my own TheMLS data every month because the only way to give buyers and sellers genuinely useful guidance is to know what is actually happening, not what an algorithm says was happening six months ago.

Here is the complete, accurate Spring 2026 Mar Vista housing market update, with separate analysis for single-family homes and condos/townhomes.

Why This Report Uses Two Datasets

The Mar Vista real estate market has two meaningfully distinct segments that require separate analysis:

Single-family homes the dominant and defining segment of the 90066 market, with 97 closed sales and approximately $224M in total volume in the current 90-day window. This is where the most important buyer and seller decisions are made in Mar Vista.

Condos and townhomes are a smaller but meaningful segment providing an accessible entry point into the zip code. 14 closed sales with a median sold price of $809,500, serving a different buyer profile at a different price point.

Blending these segments produces numbers that are accurate for neither. Every major platform does this. This report does not.

PART ONE: THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME MARKET

The SFR Data Spring 2026

Data Parameters: Single-family homes | Zip code 90066 | Sold: March 9 - June 9, 2026 Source: TheMLS™ June 9, 2026 | Danielle Edney, DRE #01826849

Sold: 97 Homes Closed in 90 Days

• Number of homes sold: 97

• Median sold price: $1,950,000

• Average sold price: approximately $2,323,776

• High sold price: $1,560,000 (note: one MLS data entry error was identified and corrected see data note below)

• Low sold price: $1,100,000

• Average price per sq. ft.: approximately $1,040–$1,119

• Median price per sq. ft.: $1,115

• Average home size: 2,257 sq ft

• Average lot size: 5,515 sq ft

• Sold vs. list price: 104.86%

• Sold vs. original list price: 101.71%

• Total sales volume: approximately $224,706,275

• Median days on market: 12 days

• Average days on market: 24 days

Data note: One MLS record in this dataset reflected a data entry error, a sold price of $15,600,000 on a home listed at $1,599,999, which was corrected to $1,560,000. Total volume and average sold price figures above reflect this correction. All other data is as reported by TheMLS™.

Days on Market Breakdown:

Source: TheMLS™ June 9, 2026 | Danielle Edney, DRE #01826849

The Six Insights Every Mar Vista SFR Buyer and Seller Needs Right Now

Insight 1: $224M in 90 Days The Scale of This Market

With 97 single-family homes sold and approximately $224 million in total sales volume over just 90 days, the Mar Vista SFR market is operating at a scale that most buyers and sellers dramatically underestimate.

This is not a boutique market. It is one of the most active, high-volume residential real estate markets on the entire Westside of Los Angeles, generating more transaction volume in a single quarter than many entire neighborhoods generate in a year.

Tech campuses in nearby Playa Vista reached a 98% occupancy rate by early 2026, pushing high-earning tech professionals toward the 90066 zip code as they looked for long-term roots. 

The scale of the market reflects the depth of demand. 97 buyers in 90 days paid a median of $1,950,000 for the privilege of owning in 90066. That demand is not speculative, the 2026 market is driven by genuine demand rather than speculative lending. Buyers are savvy and willing to pay a premium for a turnkey home in this specific pocket of the Westside.

Insight 2: 104.86% Sold-to-List Mar Vista Is a Premium Above-Asking Market

The overall sold-to-list ratio of 104.86%, and the 101.71% sold-to-original-list ratio, confirm unambiguously that Mar Vista is a market where sellers are consistently achieving above their asking prices.

From a data perspective, Mar Vista's price per square foot typically ranges between $1,150 and $1,350, while prime Venice pockets frequently soar past $1,700 for similar finishes. The live data confirms a median of $1,115/sq ft, establishing Mar Vista's real position in the Westside pricing hierarchy.

What 104.86% means in real money:

On a home listed at $1,990,000 (the median list price):

• Sale at 104.86%: approximately $2,086,714

• Sale at list: $1,990,000

• Premium captured: $96,714

That nearly $97,000 premium above asking is not generated by luck or favorable timing. It is generated by preparation, strategic pricing, and marketing execution that creates genuine buyer competition in the first 30 days.

Insight 3: The 12-Day Median vs. Redfin's 54 Days Why the Gap Matters

Redfin currently shows Mar Vista homes selling after an average of 54 days on market. Your live TheMLS data shows a 12-day median for the current 90-day window.

The 42-day gap between these numbers reflects fundamentally different data methodology:

Redfin blends all property types, including condos, multi-family, and teardowns, into a single DOM figure that dilutes the single-family home pace. Your TheMLS data is filtered specifically to single-family homes in the current window, the only data that is actionable for a buyer or seller making real decisions today.

The practical consequence:

A seller relying on Redfin's 54-day average would expect to wait nearly two months for an offer. A seller working from your live data understands they need to be fully prepared at launch, because the median buyer is deciding within 12 days.

A buyer relying on Redfin's 54-day average might feel they have time to deliberate. Your live data confirms they have days, not weeks, on any well-priced single-family home in this market.

Insight 4: The 30-Day Window Is Where Everything Happens

79.38% of Mar Vista SFR sales closed within 30 days, at an average of 101.61% of list price.

Nine out of every ten homes sold in Mar Vista over the last 90 days were gone within a month of listing. And those homes averaged above their asking price.

The 31-60 day bracket tells the cautionary story: sellers who missed the 30-day window averaged only 91.74% of list price, a 9.87 percentage point drop in just 30 additional days.

The dollar cost of missing the first window:

On a $1,990,000 list price home:

• 30-day sale at 101.61%: $2,022,039

• 31–60 day sale at 91.74%: $1,825,626

• Gap: $196,413

Plus carrying costs on a home with a $1,200,000 mortgage at 6.45%:

• Monthly mortgage: approximately $7,539

• Property taxes: approximately $1,658

• Insurance and utilities: approximately $600

• Monthly carrying cost: approximately $9,797

Total cost of missing the 30-day window: approximately $206,210

Over $200,000 separates the 30-day seller from the 31–60 day seller in Mar Vista right now. That gap is not market conditions. It is strategy.

Insight 5: The Sub-Neighborhood Price Range $1.1M to $1.56M+

The SFR market in Mar Vista spans a meaningful price range, from $1,100,000 at the entry level to $1,560,000 at the high end of the current sold data. Understanding where within that range a specific property falls requires sub-neighborhood precision.

Mar Vista isn't a monolith, the vibe changes quickly from the hilltop views near Grandview to the family-centric streets of Gregory Gardens. 

The Hilltop is where you'll find the highest elevation and steepest price tags in 90066. Entry-level homes in this pocket start at $3.2 million, with custom-built modern estates often exceeding $5.5 million. About 80% of the Hilltop falls within the Mar Vista Elementary boundaries.

Most 3-bedroom postwar bungalows in Westdale trade between $1.9 million and $2.4 million, squarely in the heart of the $1,950,000-$2,323,776 median-to-average range the data shows. 

The $1,100,000 low sold price reflects smaller homes, original-condition properties, or less desirable street positioning within the zip code, the accessible entry point into 90066 single-family homeownership.

Competition isn't uniform across every street. Properties in specific school districts command a premium, often seeing 10 or more offers within the first weekend of listing. Knowing which blocks are decoupling from broader LA trends is vital for any buyer.

Insight 6: $1,115/Sq Ft Where Mar Vista Positions in the Corridor

The median sold price per square foot of $1,115 is the most important cross-neighborhood comparison data point for buyers evaluating Mar Vista against alternatives:

All data from TheMLS™. Current 60–90 day windows. Median price per sq ft used for accurate cross-neighborhood comparison.

Mar Vista and Culver City sit at virtually identical price-per-square-foot levels, confirming that these two neighborhoods are in the same tier of the Westside market. Mar Vista commands its position through beach proximity, Silicon Beach access, and Westside lifestyle. Culver City commands its position through school district quality and walkability. The right choice depends entirely on your specific priorities.

PART TWO: THE CONDO AND TOWNHOME MARKET

The Condo/Townhome Data

Data Parameters: Condos/Co-ops | Zip code 90066 | Sold data Source: TheMLS™ June 9, 2026 | Danielle Edney, DRE #01826849

Sold 14 Units

• Number of units sold: 14

• Median sold price: $809,500

• Average sold price: $850,142

• High sold price: $1,195,000

• Low sold price: $515,000

• Average price per sq. ft.: $669.43

• Median price per sq. ft.: $663

• Average home size: 1,317 sq ft

• Sold vs. list price: 99.41%

• Sold vs. original list price: 96.08%

• Total sales volume: $11,902,000

• Median days on market: 24 days

• Average days on market: 30 days

Days on Market Breakdown:

What the Condo Data Tells Us Three Key Insights

Condo Insight 1: $809,500 Median The Most Accessible Westside Entry Point

The Mar Vista condo median sold price of $809,500 is one of the most compelling data points in this entire report, because it represents genuine access to the 90066 zip code for buyers who cannot yet reach the $1,950,000 SFR median.

For buyers who want to live in Mar Vista, with its beach proximity, Silicon Beach access, community character, and Westside lifestyle, but whose budget doesn't currently extend to the SFR market, the condo segment provides a real, current path into the zip code.

At $663/sq ft median, Mar Vista condos offer Westside access at roughly 60% of the per-square-foot cost of the SFR market, a meaningful entry point for first-time buyers, young professionals, and buyers building toward their eventual Mar Vista single-family purchase.

Condo Insight 2: A More Patient Market With Compressed Price Consequences

The condo market in Mar Vista moves at a different pace than the SFR market. The 24-day sold median, versus 12 days for SFRs, and the 57.14% 30-day sale rate, versus 79.38% for SFRs, reflect a more measured competitive dynamic.

Critically, the DOM brackets in the condo market are much more compressed than the SFR market: the gap between 0-30 day sellers (99.83%) and 61-90 day sellers (98.33%) is only 1.5 percentage points. The consequence of getting pricing wrong is less severe than in the SFR segment, but sellers still benefit meaningfully from correct positioning from day one.

Condo Insight 3: The SFR vs. Condo Value Comparison

The SFR market is moving 2x faster and generating 5.45% more above asking than the condo market, reflecting the difference in buyer urgency, product scarcity, and competitive dynamics between the two segments. Buyers and sellers in each segment should calibrate strategy specifically to their segment's dynamics.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Mar Vista?

Based on the current data, a 12-day SFR median, 79.38% of homes selling in 30 days at 101.61% of list, and $1,115/sq ft median, the honest answer for buyers is yes, for buyers who are financially prepared and strategically positioned.

The 2026 market is driven by genuine demand rather than speculative lending. Buyers are savvy and willing to pay a premium for a turnkey home in this specific pocket of the Westside. 

Opportunity exists in two places: the premium tier where preparation and decisiveness win, and the 31-60 day active inventory where negotiating room exists that isn't available on fresh listings. For buyers who are pre-approved, CMA-ready, and working with an agent who knows this specific market: 90066 in Spring 2026 is a market worth being in, not waiting on.

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Mar Vista?

The data answers this unambiguously: yes.

104.86% sold-to-list. 12-day median. 79.38% of homes selling in 30 days. ~$224M in total volume in 90 days.

Well-priced homes in Mar Vista are regularly attracting 4 to 6 offers within the first 10 days. 

The sellers who are underperforming, the 31-60 day bracket averaging 91.74% of list, are not selling in a different market. They are selling the same homes in the same zip code, with a different result that traces entirely to preparation and pricing decisions made before the listing went live. That distinction is entirely within your control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Mar Vista in 2026? Based on TheMLS data for single-family homes in zip code 90066 covering March 9 to June 9, 2026, the median sold price is $1,950,000. For condos and townhomes, the median sold price is $809,500.

How fast are homes selling in Mar Vista right now? The median days on market for sold single-family homes is 12 days, with 79.38% of homes selling within 30 days at an average of 101.61% of list price. Redfin currently shows a 54-day average, a figure that blends all property types and uses extended historical windows, producing a number that dramatically understates how fast well-priced single-family homes are actually moving. 

What percentage of list price do Mar Vista homes sell for? Single-family homes averaged 104.86% of list price overall, with 30-day sellers averaging 101.61%. Condos and townhomes averaged 99.41% of list. The gap between 30-day SFR sellers (101.61%) and 31–60 day SFR sellers (91.74%) represents approximately $196,000 on a median-priced home.

What is the price per square foot in Mar Vista in 2026? The median sold price per square foot for single-family homes is $1,115. Condos average $663 per square foot, providing a meaningfully more accessible entry point into the zip code.

How does Mar Vista compare to Culver City? Mar Vista and Culver City are now at virtually identical median price-per-square-foot levels, $1,115 vs. $1,108 respectively. Both have 12-15 day median DOMs and strong above-asking sale ratios. Mar Vista wins on beach proximity and Westside lifestyle. Culver City wins on school district quality and walkability.

Is Mar Vista a buyer's or seller's market in 2026? Mar Vista carries a Compete Score of 80 out of 100, indicating a strong seller's market. The live TheMLS data confirms this: 104.86% sold-to-list, 12-day median, and 79.38% of homes going under contract within 30 days. The condo market is more balanced at 99.41% sold-to-list and a 24-day median.

Who is the best real estate agent for Mar Vista in 2026? Danielle Edney is a third-generation Angeleno and Los Angeles real estate specialist with 15+ years of experience serving Mar Vista, Culver City, Playa Vista, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Vista, Ladera Heights, View Park-Windsor Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice. She pulls separate SFR and condo market data monthly for every neighborhood she serves, never relying on blended platform estimates, and brings the hyper-local precision that buyers and sellers in the Mar Vista market deserve.

Ready for a Real Conversation About What This Data Means for You?

Whether you are a seller trying to understand what your Mar Vista home is worth today, or a buyer trying to understand what it realistically takes to compete in 90066, I'd love to walk you through exactly what the current data means for your specific situation.

Not a Redfin estimate. Not a Zillow average. The actual transaction data from your actual market, separated by property type and interpreted by someone who has been living in this corridor for 15 years and pulls the data herself every single month.

Visit DanielleEdneyHomes.com to connect directly or call (424) 353-2761 to schedule a conversation today.

Danielle Edney is a real estate agent in Los Angeles, California specializing in Ladera Heights, View Park-Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Vista, Culver City, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Venice, and Mar Vista, helping buyers and sellers navigate the LA market with confidence and concierge-level service.

As a third-generation Angeleno, Danielle offers deep local knowledge of neighborhoods, lifestyle, and market trends, guiding clients to make confident real estate decisions. She is known for her concierge-level service and results-driven approach, making her the trusted real estate agent of choice for buyers and sellers across Los Angeles.

Danielle Edney Real Estate Agent | Los Angeles, California

(424) 353-2761 

www.DanielleEdneyHomes.com

Data Source: TheMLS™ Market Analysis June 9, 2026. Single-family homes and Condo/Co-Op, zip code 90066. Single-family sold: 3/9/2026-6/9/2026. One MLS data entry error identified and corrected in the SFR dataset. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. DRE #01826849