Exceptional home sales in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills are continuing well into the fall, with October emerging as the strongest month of the year for sales exceeding asking prices by at least $1 million.
As a real estate agent specializing in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, I follow local sales trends closely, particularly when they reveal changes in buyer demand and opportunities for homeowners considering selling.
Through early November 2026, 40 homes in these two communities have sold for $1 million or more above their asking prices. Of those, 36 were in Los Altos and 4 were in Los Altos Hills. Perhaps most noteworthy, 14 of these sales closed in October alone.
Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Home Sales by Quarter
The following figures represent homes that sold for at least $1 million above their listed prices during 2026.
| Period | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Total |
| First Quarter | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Second Quarter | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Third Quarter | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| October | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| November to Date | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 4 | 40 |
October’s 14 sales surpassed the total for the entire third quarter and exceeded every other individual month of 2026. This is particularly noteworthy because spring has traditionally been considered the strongest selling season in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.
How Much Over Asking Are Homes Selling in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills?
The largest premium recorded in Los Altos was an extraordinary $3,262,000 above asking price, while the largest in Los Altos Hills reached $2,202,000 above asking. Both sales closed in October.
Speed was another remarkable characteristic of these sales. All 40 homes sold in 14 days or less, based on their reported days on market, which is no surprise. Clearly demand was high.
What Do These Results Mean for Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Homeowners?
For homeowners considering selling in Los Altos or Los Altos Hills, these results reinforce the importance of several factors:
- Strategic pricing: Establishing the right asking price can attract attention, encourage competition, and potentially generate multiple offers.
- Thoughtful preparation: Presentation, improvements, and professional marketing can influence how a property is received by prospective buyers.
- Local market expertise: Understanding neighborhood-specific demand, comparable sales, and buyer expectations is essential when developing a selling strategy.
- Timing: October’s results demonstrate that exceptional sales are not limited to the traditional spring market.
These results also underscore the importance of selecting an agent with extensive local market knowledge and a proven approach to pricing, preparation, and marketing. For additional guidance, my article, How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, explores the factors homeowners should consider when selecting an agent to represent their property.
Is Now a Good Time to Sell a Home in Los Altos or Los Altos Hills?
These recent transactions, and the fact that inventory of homes for sale has never been lower, provide a compelling reason to evaluate selling your home now.
While not every property will generate multiple offers or sell substantially above asking price, the 2026 results confirm that exceptional opportunities continue to exist for sellers in both communities.
As a real estate agent focused only on Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, I believe the most important starting point is understanding what makes each property valuable in today’s market. I will review this with you personally.
Kathy Bridgman
Compass Broker Associate | DRE #01189798
650.868.7677 | kathy@kathybridgman.com
Source: 2026 residential sales data through early November 2026 as reported on the MLS. Statistics reflect the supplied sales records for properties selling at least $1 million above list price. Days on market are based on the reported figures.