Recent median sale price
About $860K
A citywide midpoint from Redfin's recent reporting period.
Current housing context
Real Estate Market Snapshot
Redfin recently reported a Montebello median sale price near $860,000, with homes selling in about 57 days and receiving around four offers on average. The market is generally described as somewhat competitive rather than frenzied, and the recent year-over-year median was essentially level. Much of the housing stock consists of detached mid-century and postwar homes, with hillside properties and condominiums broadening the range. Because market time has lengthened compared with the prior year, presentation and pricing strategy play a larger role in results.
Typical market time
About 57 days
Longer than the prior year; condition and pricing affect the pace.
Annual price trend
About level
The recent year-over-year median moved only marginally.
Typical range
$750K–$1M
Hillside, view, and updated homes may fall outside this range.
Common housing
Mid-century homes
Detached postwar and mid-century homes dominate, with condos available.
Competition
Somewhat competitive
Redfin reports roughly four offers on average in the recent period.
Redfin data reviewed September 2026. Market figures change and do not value a specific property. Source: Redfin Montebello housing market.
Life beyond the front door
Community & Lifestyle
Montebello blends quiet residential streets with convenient city services, established shopping areas, hillside open space, and straightforward freeway access throughout the region.
Shopping & dining
The Shops at Montebello anchors local retail, while neighborhood corridors along Whittier and Beverly boulevards add everyday services and familiar local dining.
Parks & recreation
Montebello City Park, Grant Rea Park, and the Montebello Golf Course support recreation and gatherings. School assignments should be confirmed directly with the district for each address.
Central access
The 60, 605, 5, and 710 freeways sit close by, with regional bus service and nearby Metrolink options connecting residents to job centers across the county.
For homebuyers
Why Buyers Choose Montebello
Buyers choose Montebello for its established neighborhoods, varied housing stock, and central position that keeps commutes manageable in many directions.
A mix of detached homes, condominiums, and hillside properties offers several entry points within one city.
Central freeway access supports commuters working in downtown Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and northern Orange County.
Mature streets, city parks, and long-standing shopping areas give daily routines a settled, convenient character.
For homeowners
Why Sellers Benefit
Montebello sellers can benefit from steady buyer interest in an established market, though a slower recent pace makes accurate pricing and careful preparation especially important.
Multiple-offer averages in recent reporting show demand remains real for homes priced to their immediate market.
Homes with documented updates, usable yards, and view or hillside settings can stand apart from competing listings.
Pricing grounded in recent nearby sales helps sellers navigate a market where days on market have lengthened.
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