Market Report
What Is the Average Home Price in Venice Beach in 2026?
A local expert's breakdown of current median prices, what drives value by block, and what today's market means for buyers and sellers.
Data & Perspective
Market Insights
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.
Ask Jesse About Current ConditionsNeighborhood Snapshots
Venice Beach
Median: ~$2.0M · DOM: 81
Marina del Rey
Median: ~$1.2M · DOM: 35
Santa Monica
Median: ~$2.1M · DOM: 30
Mar Vista
Median: ~$1.6M · DOM: 25
Playa del Rey
Median: ~$1.4M · DOM: 38
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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