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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$895K

The median listing price in Montebello, CA ZIP 90640 is $895,000 as of July 2026.

Median rent
$2,300/mo

The median market rent in Montebello, CA ZIP 90640 is $2,300/month as of July 2026.

Days on market
24 days

The median days on market in Montebello, CA ZIP 90640 is 24 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
3.08%

At a median list price of $895,000 and a median rent of $2,300/month, the gross rental yield in Montebello, CA ZIP 90640 is 3.08% as of July 2026.

STR vs LTR
$3,872/mo STR · $2,300/mo LTR

In Montebello, CA ZIP 90640, median Airbnb revenue is $3,872/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,300/month as of July 2026.

Montebello, CA 90640 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 90640

Report Date: July 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


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.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
117
Active Listings
35
Sold Properties
82

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$895,000
Median Sold Price
$838,000
Median Price per Sqft
$568/sqft

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.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,300

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.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.69%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
24
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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.

Price YoY Trend
flat
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Montebello, CA are 6.76% compared to the 5.99% average seen earlier in 2026, indicating that property owners who secured loans during the first quarter are currently holding more favorable interest rates.

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


Key Findings

  1. median sold price: $838,000 is the primary indicator of recent market value and transaction activity in Montebello; this level suggests price stability relative to asking levels and should anchor valuation and underwriting decisions. flat price trend
  2. median listing price: $895,000 sits above the representative recent sale price, which signals pricing friction and suggests sellers may need to moderate expectations to achieve closings in the current environment. pricing gap
  3. median days on market: 24 combined with a neutral market temperature points to moderated sales velocity and a transition toward a more balanced market where buyers have more time to assess listings. neutral market
  4. median market rent: $2,300 and a rent year-over-year trend of down indicate weaker rental demand or downward pressure on rents, which may reduce short-term investor yield prospects; concurrently, elevated interest rate pressure (current 30-year fixed mortgage rates at 6.76% versus 5.99% earlier in 2026) may sustain buyer caution. down

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.

Recent Transactions

825 Date St, Montebello, CA 90640
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

11 beds7 baths3,876 sqft
$1,890,000
Jul 1, 2026
$488/sqft
1 days on market
1737 Loma Rd, Montebello, CA 90640
Market Benchmark

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

5 beds3 baths2,445 sqft
$1,430,000
Jun 1, 2026
$585/sqft
1 days on market
1601 W Los Angeles Ave, Montebello, CA 90640
Premium

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

2 beds1 baths1,064 sqft
$1,175,000
Jun 1, 2026
$1,104/sqft
1 days on market
752 Agajanian Way, Montebello, CA 90640
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds2 baths1,914 sqft
$918,000
Jul 1, 2026
$480/sqft
1 days on market
320 E Oakmont Dr, Montebello, CA 90640
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds2 baths1,475 sqft
$835,000
May 1, 2026
$566/sqft
1749 W Colegrove Ave, Montebello, CA 90640
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,445 sqft
$832,000
Jul 1, 2026
$576/sqft
1 days on market
405 S Bluff Rd, Montebello, CA 90640
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,779 sqft
$831,000
Jul 1, 2026
$467/sqft
65 days on market
604 S Greenwood Ave, Montebello, CA 90640
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds1 baths784 sqft
$455,000
Jul 1, 2026
$580/sqft
56 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$2,734/mo
90640 Avg Rent
90640 Cost to Own
Rent$2,300
Own$5,034

20% down, 6.66% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

90640 Avg nightly rate
90640 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$224/night
Occupancy215 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 7/30/2026

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