Los Angeles, CA 90001 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 90001
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

As of February 2026, the Los Angeles market, specifically in the 90001 ZIP code, shows a median sold price of $586,000, reflecting a cooling trend in the market. This price indicates a shift in buyer leverage as the market experiences downward pressure on sales prices. The overall market has seen a decrease in pricing dynamics, which suggests a more favorable environment for buyers amid elevated inventory levels.

Transaction activity has been characterized by a median of 230 days on market, indicating slower sales velocity and a potential adjustment period for sellers. The current market temperature is classified as neutral, suggesting that while there is excess supply relative to sales activity, the local economy remains stable and desirable, supporting a balanced market environment.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Los Angeles CA are around 6.15% to 6.375%, which is approximately 0.5% higher than the projected 2026 origination rates near 5.6% to 5.875%.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price in the 90001 ZIP code is $586,000, indicating a decrease in pricing dynamics.

2. With a median days on market of 230, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, suggesting potential pricing friction for sellers.

3. The median listing price stands at $580,000, which is closely aligned with the sold price, indicating realistic seller expectations despite a down trend.

4. The median market rent is $2,222, showing a down trend year-over-year, which may influence buyer sentiment in the sales market.

5. Current interest rate pressure is classified as moderate, with mortgage rates around 6.15% to 6.375%, potentially impacting buyer affordability.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.