Luxury
35.9% of California Home Sales Were $1 Million or More in September 2026
Figures and rules in this post are as of November 6, 2026, from the sources linked below. Check the source for any later update.
In its September 2026 report, C.A.R. said 35.9% of existing single-family homes sold statewide closed at $1 million or more, up from 35.2% in August.
Related figures from the same report
- Los Angeles County median price: $994,670, just under the $1 million mark.
- Statewide sales-to-list price ratio: 98.8%.
- Statewide median days on market: 29.
Costs that apply at higher price points in Los Angeles
Two cost items often come up for higher-priced homes in the area.
- Jumbo financing: In 2026 the conforming loan limit for a one-unit home in Los Angeles County is $1,249,125. A loan above that amount is a jumbo (non-conforming) loan, which has its own lender rules. Our post on 2026 loan limits covers this.
- Measure ULA: Within the City of Los Angeles, sales above $5,400,000 (for sales closing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) carry an added transfer tax. Our Measure ULA explainer has the details.
Sources
- C.A.R. September 2026 home sales and price report
- Experian: Conforming loan limits for 2026
- City of Los Angeles Office of Finance: Measure ULA FAQ
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