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Q1 2026 Snapshot

Venice Beach & Westside
Market at a Glance

Key market indicators for the Venice Beach and Westside Los Angeles real estate market, updated quarterly.

Median Sale Price · Venice
~$2.0M
↓ 7.3% year-over-year
Avg Days on Market
81
Stable vs. prior year
Sale-to-List Ratio
~98%
Homes selling near ask
Avg. Price Per Sq Ft
$1,222
Venice Beach, April 2026

Jesse's Read

What the Numbers
Actually Mean

Venice Beach enters 2026 in a more balanced market than the frenzied pace of 2021–2023. Higher interest rates have moderated buyer urgency, homes are sitting longer, and sellers need to price with discipline to move their properties.

Canal properties and walkstreet homes remain the most resilient segment. When a well-priced property in one of these coveted micro-markets comes to market, it still attracts serious attention quickly. Off-market access remains more valuable than ever.

For buyers, this is a more reasonable entry window than anything we've seen in several years. There's room to negotiate, time to do proper due diligence, and less pressure to waive contingencies. For sellers, great marketing and smart pricing matter more than ever.

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Neighborhood Snapshots

Venice Beach
Median: ~$2.0M · DOM: 81
Active
Marina del Rey
Median: ~$1.2M · DOM: 35
Active
Santa Monica
Median: ~$2.1M · DOM: 30
Steady
Mar Vista
Median: ~$1.6M · DOM: 25
Hot
Playa del Rey
Median: ~$1.4M · DOM: 38
Opportunity
Jesse's Pick This Quarter

"Playa del Rey is the most compelling value play on the Westside right now. The bluff views, the beaches, and the fundamentals — all significantly underpriced relative to what's happening two miles north."

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