ZIP 91311 covers all of Chatsworth — flat valley tracts, hillside estates, equestrian properties, and small-lot infill. The aggregate number hides a lot. I'm Brian Cooper at eXp Realty. This is the May 2026 market overview broken into the segments that actually move differently, with the median, the days on market, and the segment-by-segment read.
The Headline Numbers
May 2026 Chatsworth 91311 closing data shows a median sale price of approximately $1.05M and days on market around 24. Year-over-year median is modestly positive, in line with broader San Fernando Valley. Months of supply sits in the 1.8-2.4 range depending on the week, which qualifies as a seller-leaning market without being aggressive.
These aggregate numbers blur a lot of segment difference. A 1,400 sq ft single-story on a small lot moves on a different timeline and price logic than a 4,800 sq ft hillside estate. Reading the aggregate as the answer to 'how is Chatsworth doing' produces misleading conclusions.
| Metric | May 2026 Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | ~$1.05M | Modestly positive |
| Days on market | ~24 days | Stable |
| Months of supply | 1.8-2.4 | Slightly higher |
| Active listings | 70-90 | Stable |
Segment Read — Under $1.2M
Sub-$1.2M Chatsworth flat-valley inventory — typically 1,400-2,200 sq ft single-stories on 6,000-8,500 sq ft lots — moves fastest. Well-prepared listings in this band are seeing 10-18 days on market and multiple-offer activity. The buyer pool includes first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors.
This segment is the volume engine for Chatsworth. Quality of presentation matters — buyers in 2026 will not pay full price for a kitchen they have to redo and they will pay above ask for one already done.
Segment Read — $1.2M to $1.8M
The mid-band — typically 2,200-3,200 sq ft homes on standard or slightly larger lots — moves at roughly the market average, 22-30 days on market. This is the family-buyer zone and the segment most exposed to interest-rate sensitivity.
Buyers in this band shop hard, compare across multiple Chatsworth tracts, and frequently consider Northridge and Porter Ranch alternatives. Pricing strategy matters a lot — overprice by 5% and you sit 60 days.
Segment Read — $1.8M to $3M+
Hillside, larger-lot, and Indian Springs / Indian Falls estate product sits longer. Days on market for the $1.8M+ band routinely runs 40-70+. The buyer pool is smaller. Price discovery is real — the spread between asking and closing is wider than in the lower bands.
Sellers in this segment who anchor to 2022 valuations sit. Those who price with the current market move.
Equestrian and Niche Inventory
Horse-zoned, multi-acre, or unique-amenity inventory does not behave like the median. Sale timing for these properties is often driven more by who is in the market this month than by aggregate conditions. Days on market can be short (specific buyer waiting) or long (no buyer for the niche). The standard market dashboard misses this entirely.
For buyers and sellers in these niches, the right comp set is similar properties anywhere in the broader Northwest Valley, not just within 91311.
What This Means
Buyers in the sub-$1.2M band should expect to compete on well-prepared listings and have offers ready in days, not weeks. Buyers in the $1.8M+ band have negotiating leverage they did not have in 2022. Sellers in any band should get a current CMA based on May 2026 closings, not on what their neighbor got in 2023.
The Chatsworth aggregate is not the answer. The segment number is.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median home price in Chatsworth 91311 in May 2026?
Approximately $1.05M. Year-over-year is modestly positive, in line with broader San Fernando Valley. The aggregate hides meaningful segment difference — flat-valley product moves on different math than hillside estate inventory.
How many days on market in Chatsworth in 2026?
Aggregate around 24 days. The sub-$1.2M segment moves faster — 10-18 days for well-prepared properties. The $1.8M+ hillside and estate segment routinely sits 40-70+ days. Pricing strategy and presentation drive the spread.
Is Chatsworth a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?
Seller-leaning on aggregate (months of supply 1.8-2.4) but with real segment differences. Sub-$1.2M is a clear seller's market with multiple-offer activity. The $1.8M+ band has shifted toward buyers, with real negotiating leverage and longer days on market.
How does Chatsworth compare to Northridge and Porter Ranch?
Chatsworth median at ~$1.05M sits below Porter Ranch (~$1.25M-$1.45M depending on tract) and roughly in line with Northridge (~$1.0M). Per-square-foot is comparable to Northridge. Porter Ranch buyers get newer inventory; Chatsworth buyers get larger lots and equestrian options.
Is Chatsworth inventory growing in 2026?
Active listing counts have been stable to slightly higher year-over-year, sitting in the 70-90 range. Months of supply is up modestly, reflecting longer days on market in the upper segments rather than a wave of new inventory.
