Chatsworth's May 2026 market data tells a more nuanced story than the headline median suggests. Different segments are behaving differently, and the practical advice for buyers and sellers depends on which segment they're in. I'm Brian Cooper at eXp Realty.
Headline Numbers
Chatsworth 91311 May 2026 closing data: median sale price ~$1.05M, year-over-year modestly positive in line with broader San Fernando Valley. Days on market aggregate ~24. Active listings 70-90 depending on the week. Months of supply 1.8-2.4. The market reads as seller-leaning but not aggressively so on aggregate.
These numbers are aggregates across all of 91311. Segment-level data is more useful for individual buyers and sellers.
Segment Breakdown
Sub-$1.2M (entry single-family and most condos): clearly seller's market. 10-18 days on market for well-prepared listings. Multiple-offer activity common. Inventory tight. Buyers need pre-approval and quick decision-making.
$1.2M-$1.8M (mid-band single-family): closer to balanced. 22-35 days on market typical. Less multi-offer activity. Pricing strategy matters more here than in lower segment.
$1.8M+ (hillside, estate, equestrian): buyer's market. 40-70+ days on market. Real negotiating leverage. Days on market routinely longer than the broader Chatsworth average. Sellers in this segment need realistic pricing to move.
What's Driving Each Segment
Sub-$1.2M: continued first-time buyer demand, downsizer activity, and investor interest in entry inventory. Limited new construction means existing inventory is the supply, and demand exceeds it.
$1.8M+: smaller buyer pool, interest-rate sensitivity at this price band, and competition from Porter Ranch newer inventory at similar price points. Buyers have alternatives and use them as negotiating leverage.
Equestrian and Niche Inventory
Horse properties, multi-acre estates, and specific niches don't follow the aggregate trend. Specific buyers waiting for specific properties create months-of-supply numbers that are misleading. A horse property might sit 90+ days because no buyer wanted it, or close in 7 days because the right buyer was waiting.
Sellers and buyers in these niches should evaluate based on similar comparable properties anywhere in the broader Northwest Valley, not just within 91311.
Year-Over-Year Context
Compared to May 2025, Chatsworth median is up modestly (low single-digit percentages). Days on market are slightly extended. Months of supply is up modestly. The market direction is moderate appreciation with slightly more buyer-favorable conditions than peak 2022.
This is a normalizing market — not crashing, not overheating. Both buyers and sellers should expect reasonable, market-rate transactions.
Practical Implications
Buyers in sub-$1.2M: have pre-approval, decide quickly, write competitive offers, expect multiple-offer situations. Buyers in $1.2M-$1.8M: shop carefully, compare options, negotiate respectfully. Buyers in $1.8M+: leverage longer days on market, write below ask on properties sitting 30+ days, expect sellers to negotiate.
Sellers in sub-$1.2M: prepare the property well, price at market, expect quick sale. Sellers in $1.2M-$1.8M: price strategically, expect some negotiation, 30+ days is normal. Sellers in $1.8M+: get realistic 2026 comps, anchor to current market not 2022 valuations, expect longer marketing time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's Chatsworth's median home price in May 2026?
Approximately $1.05M. Year-over-year modestly positive in line with broader San Fernando Valley. Days on market aggregate ~24. Active listings 70-90. The aggregate hides meaningful segment differences.
Is Chatsworth a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Seller-leaning on aggregate (months of supply 1.8-2.4) but with real segment differences. Sub-$1.2M is clearly a seller's market with 10-18 days on market and multi-offer activity. $1.8M+ segment has shifted toward buyers with 40-70+ day days on market. Both segments active simultaneously.
How does Chatsworth compare to last year?
Median is modestly up year-over-year. Days on market slightly extended. Months of supply up modestly. Market direction is moderate appreciation with slightly more buyer-favorable conditions than peak 2022. Not crashing, not overheating.
What price band moves fastest in Chatsworth?
Sub-$1.2M moves fastest. Well-prepared listings see 10-18 days on market with multiple-offer activity common. First-time buyers, downsizers, and investors all compete in this band. The $1.8M+ band routinely sees 40-70+ day marketing times.
Should I sell my Chatsworth home now or wait?
Depends on segment and personal situation. Sub-$1.2M is clearly seller-friendly — selling now captures strong demand. $1.8M+ markets have softened; sellers anchored to 2022 valuations sit. Get a current CMA based on actual May 2026 closings, not impressions from prior years.
