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Mountain View, CA Housing Market

Strong seller's market-0.5% YoY
Zillow, July 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in Mountain View, CA is worth $1.96M, held roughly flat 0.5% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $606,500, +6.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.5 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 7 days, Mountain View is a strong seller's market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $1.96M home is about $10,091/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for Mountain View, CA

Typical home value

$1.96M

-0.5% in 12 months

Zillow, July 2026

Typical asking rent

$4,416/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index

Zillow, July 2026

Median sale price

$606,500

+6.9% year over year

Redfin, through May 2026

Days on market

7

Fast-moving

Redfin, through May 2026

Active listings

6

1.5 months of supply

Redfin, through May 2026

30-yr fixed rate

6.66%

Freddie Mac weekly average

Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026

Median household income

$179,917

Home costs 10.9x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Selling below asking

Redfin, through May 2026

Zillow figures are as of July 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.

Is Mountain View a buyer's or seller's market?

Strong seller's market1.5 months of supply7 days on market99.6% of asking

Mountain View, CA is a strong seller's market, based on 1.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 7 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.

Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from

What does the Mountain View housing market data show?

Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Mountain View, CA. Redfin, through May 2026

Housing market statistics for Mountain View, CA, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$606,500
Median list price$588,000
Year-over-year price change+6.9%
Median price per sq ft$592/sq ft
Median days on market7 days
Active inventory6 listings
Months of supply1.5 months
Sale-to-list price ratio99.6%
Homes sold (that month)4
New listings (that month)3
Listings with a price cut33.3%
Market conditionStrong seller's market

How to read these numbers

Median sale price
Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Mountain View is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Mountain View is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
Months of supply
How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
Days on market
Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
Sale-to-list ratio
Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
Price per square foot
The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
Listings with a price cut
Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.

How have Mountain View home prices moved?

Over the last three years the median sale price in Mountain View, CA fell 12.7%, from $695,000 to $606,500. The live Zillow value series has held roughly flat 0.5% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 33.3% of Mountain View listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.5 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 99.6%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.

Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.

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What does it cost to buy a home in Mountain View?

Priced off the typical home value of $1.96M at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.

Monthly principal and interest by down payment in Mountain View, CA
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$392,555$1.57M$10,091/mo
5%$98,139$1.86M$11,983/mo

Zillow, July 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate

What income do you need?

Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $10,091, that implies roughly $432,456 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Mountain View earns $179,917, about $252,539 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 10.9x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.

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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mountain View?

Typical asking rent in Mountain View, CA is $4,416/mo, against a typical home value of $1.96M. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 37.0x, which means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $10,091 a month — $5,674 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.

Zillow, July 2026 for both value and rent

Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.

Is inventory rising or falling in Mountain View?

Active listings in Mountain View, CA went from 15 in May 2025 to 6 in May 2026, a -60.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.

Active listings by month in Mountain View, CA
MonthActive listingsNew listings
June 20257756
July 202595
August 20256not published
September 20255867
October 202555
November 202552
December 202562
January 202666
February 202664
March 202674
April 20269087
May 202663

Redfin, through May 2026

How does Mountain View compare to California and the U.S.?

Mountain View homes sell for $606,50032% below the California median of $887,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Mountain View runs 48% higher. Year-over-year, Mountain View moved +6.9% against California's +3.4%a bigger swing than the state as a whole.

Mountain View, CA compared with California and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
Mountain View, CA$606,500+6.9%7 days
California statewide$887,400+3.4%33 days
United States$410,700not publishednot published

City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)

What to do next in Mountain View

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 1.5. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
  • The share of listings cutting price, currently 33.3%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
  • The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $1,892 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
  • Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $1.96M home more than a 5% price change does.
  • Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.

What sellers should know

  • The median Mountain View listing goes under contract in 7 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
  • Homes here close at 99.6% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
  • In the last published month Mountain View added 3 new listings against 4 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
  • Your equity moved -0.5% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
  • Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Mountain View varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in Mountain View

There are currently 6 homes listed for sale in Mountain View, California. The median listing price is $588K. Featured listings range from $699,000 to $3,998,000.

2 bedroom townhouse for sale at 605 Cinnamon Cir Mountain View 94043 - $699,000
New Listing
36
$699,000

605 Cinnamon Cir

Mountain View, CA 94043

2 bd3 ba1,122 sqft$623/ft²
Townhouse

David & Sunny · Compass

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2 bedroom condo for sale at 550 Ortega Ave Apt B330 Mountain View 94040 - $1,149,000
New Listing
42
$1,149,000

550 Ortega Ave Apt B330

Mountain View, CA 94040

2 bd2 ba1,157 sqft$993/ft²
Condo1,270 sqft lot

Stella Rosh · Compass

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 30 Royal Oak Ct Mountain View 94040 - $1,448,000
New Listing
26
$1,448,000

30 Royal Oak Ct

Mountain View, CA 94040

3 bd3 ba1,543 sqft$938/ft²
Townhouse

The Troyer & Cabot Group · Intero Real Estate Services

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 421 Sierra Vista Ave Apt 7 Mountain View 94043 - $1,448,888
New Listing
29
$1,448,888

421 Sierra Vista Ave Apt 7

Mountain View, CA 94043

3 bd3 ba1,368 sqft$1059/ft²
Townhouse782 sqft lot

Nan Ivis · Nancy Ivis, Broker

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2 bedroom multi-family for sale at 520 Shockley Aly Mountain View 94040 - $1,537,170
New Build
2
$1,537,170

520 Shockley Aly

Mountain View, CA 94040

2 bd3 ba1,135 sqft$1354/ft²
Multi-family
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2291 Oaktree Dr Unit 201 Mountain View 94040 - $1,728,000
New Listing
47
$1,728,000

2291 Oaktree Dr Unit 201

Mountain View, CA 94040

3 bd3 ba1,782 sqft$970/ft²
Townhouse

Vicky Gou · Compass

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2235 Mora Pl Mountain View 94040 - $1,799,888
New Listing
59
$1,799,888

2235 Mora Pl

Mountain View, CA 94040

3 bd4 ba1,809 sqft$995/ft²
Townhouse

Jennifer Guarnera · Real Brokerage Technologies

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4 bedroom townhouse for sale at 1208 San Ramon Ave Mountain View 94043 - $1,980,000
New Listing
52
$1,980,000

1208 San Ramon Ave

Mountain View, CA 94043

4 bd4 ba1,991 sqft$994/ft²
Townhouse

Xiaozhu Kang · Coldwell Banker Realty

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3 bedroom condo for sale at Address unavailable Mountain View 94043 - $2,038,888
New Listing
41
$2,038,888

Address unavailable

Mountain View, CA 94043

3 bd3 ba1,817 sqft$1122/ft²
Condo

Eddy Lee · Intero Real Estate Services

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4 bedroom house for sale at 2169 Yorkshire Way Mountain View 94040 - $2,985,000
New Listing
39
$2,985,000

2169 Yorkshire Way

Mountain View, CA 94040

4 bd2 ba1,888 sqft$1581/ft²
House10,080 sqft lot

Brandon Schaeffer · Coldwell Banker Realty

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4 bedroom house for sale at 1312 Lubich Dr Mountain View 94040 - $2,999,999
New Listing
46
$2,999,999

1312 Lubich Dr

Mountain View, CA 94040

4 bd3 ba1,873 sqft$1602/ft²
House7,810 sqft lot

Cha Mayne Marciel · Compass

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4 bedroom house for sale at 1241 Levin Ave Mountain View 94040 - $3,998,000
New Listing
49
$3,998,000

1241 Levin Ave

Mountain View, CA 94040

4 bd3 ba2,446 sqft$1635/ft²
House7,956 sqft lot

Andy Meunier · Coldwell Banker Realty

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Active listings

6

Homes on market

Median list price

$588K

Avg. days on market

7

Days until sale

New this week

3

Newly listed

Price drops:33.3%of listings
Sale-to-list:99.6%

How much do homes cost in Mountain View by property type?

How the Mountain View, CA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026

Median price, price per square foot, homes sold and days on market by property type in Mountain View, CA
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Condo / co-op$800,000$787/sq ft1520 days

Who lives in Mountain View?

American Community Survey estimates for Mountain View. U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Population

82,363

Households

34,933

Median income

$179,917/yr

Median age

35.3 years

Owner-occupied

38.8%

Median home value

$1.93M

Median gross rent

$2,975/mo

Mean commute

23.6 min

38.8% of occupied homes in Mountain View are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $1.93M against Zillow's $1.96M typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $2,975/mo, below Zillow's $4,416/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.

Which public schools serve Mountain View?

15 schools tracked · 7,193 students

The largest public schools serving Mountain View, CA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Mountain View High

Grades 9-12 · 2,202 students

Public

Isaac Newton Graham Middle

Grades 6-8 · 870 students

Public

Crittenden Middle

Grades 6-8 · 582 students

Public

Stevenson Elementary

Grades K-5 · 450 students

Public

Amy Imai Elementary

Grades K-5 · 398 students

Public

Gabriela Mistral Elementary

Grades K-5 · 380 students

Public

Edith Landels Elementary

Grades K-5 · 363 students

Public

Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary

Grades K-5 · 348 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

Which cities are near Mountain View, CA?

Ordered by distance from Mountain View, not by size. Compare Mountain View side by side with any of them.

Which ZIP codes are in Mountain View?

These are the ZIP codes we see on active Mountain View listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.

Mountain View housing market FAQ

Is Mountain View a buyer's or seller's market?

Mountain View, CA is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 1.5 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 7 days, and sellers getting 99.6% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in Mountain View?

The typical home in Mountain View, CA is worth $1.96M (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $606,500, about $592 per square foot.

Is Mountain View cheaper than the rest of California?

Mountain View's median sale price of $606,500 is 32% lower than the California statewide median of $887,400, and 48% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in Mountain View?

Homes in Mountain View, CA spent a median of 7 days on market before going under contract, versus 33 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)

What income do you need to buy a home in Mountain View?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $1.96M home is about $10,091 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $432,456 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $179,917.

Are home prices rising in Mountain View?

The typical home value in Mountain View, CA held roughly flat 0.5% over the last 12 months, from $1.97M to $1.96M (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Mountain View?

Mountain View ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.

Is now a good time to buy in Mountain View?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Mountain View, CA is a strong seller's market with 1.5 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 37.0x means renting tends to be the cheaper monthly option unless you stay long enough for appreciation to close the gap. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.

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