| Metric | May 2026 | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $985,000 | +2.8% |
| Average sale price | $1,058,000 | +2.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $558 | +3.7% |
| Median days on market | 50 | +1.8% |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 99.1% | +0.4pp |
| Active listings (single-family) | 87 | +6.1% |
| Months of supply | 1.4 | +0.1 |
| New listings (last 30 days) | 42 | +3.4% |
| Closed sales (last 30 days) | 31 | +8.2% |
| Pending sales | 34 | +5.7% |
1. Two markets, one zip code. Chatsworth in May 2026 is really two distinct markets: the under-$1.1M family market is competitive and balanced, while the $1.4M+ equestrian/luxury market is buyer-friendly. Same city, very different conditions.
2. The 118 corridor advantage is real. Buyers from Simi Valley moving over the pass for shorter LA commutes — and buyers from coastal LA moving inland for value — both meet in Chatsworth. That cross-flow keeps the under-$1.1M segment active.
3. Equestrian inventory is the negotiation opportunity. If you've been watching Browns Canyon or northern Chatsworth horse properties, this is a meaningfully better time to buy than 2024 was. Sellers are accepting 95-97% of list and absorbing more inspection items.
| Price band | Median DOM | Sale-to-list | Climate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $700K (condos / townhomes) | 28 days | 99.7% | Tightest segment |
| $700K-$950K | 38 days | 99.5% | Hot — multiple offers common |
| $950K-$1.2M | 45 days | 98.9% | Active, balanced |
| $1.2M-$1.4M | 62 days | 97.8% | Negotiable |
| $1.4M+ (equestrian / luxury) | 89 days | 96.4% | Buyer's market |
Pulled from MLS as of May 1, 2026. Replace bracketed addresses with current pulls.
| Address | Beds / Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Address 1] · Devonshire Highlands | 4 / 3 | 2,580 | $1,195,000 | 14 |
| [Address 2] · Browns Canyon | 4 / 3 | 3,400 | $1,795,000 | 67 |
| [Address 3] · Indian Hills tract | 3 / 2 | 1,820 | $895,000 | 22 |
| [Address 4] · Twin Lakes | 4 / 3 | 2,420 | $1,150,000 | 11 |
| [Address 5] · Stoney Point area | 3 / 2 | 1,950 | $1,025,000 | 32 |
| [Address 6] · Old Town Chatsworth | 3 / 2 | 1,580 | $795,000 | 18 |
| [Address 7] · West Chatsworth | 4 / 3 | 2,250 | $1,095,000 | 26 |
| [Address 8] · North Chatsworth equestrian | 5 / 4 | 3,800 | $2,250,000 | 104 |
| Address | List | Sale | DOM | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sold 1] · Devonshire Highlands | $1,150,000 | $1,170,000 | 15 | 101.7% |
| [Sold 2] · Twin Lakes | $1,095,000 | $1,108,000 | 10 | 101.2% |
| [Sold 3] · Old Town | $769,000 | $782,000 | 9 | 101.7% |
| [Sold 4] · Indian Hills tract | $885,000 | $889,000 | 21 | 100.5% |
| [Sold 5] · Browns Canyon equestrian | $1,795,000 | $1,725,000 | 78 | 96.1% |
| [Sold 6] · West Chatsworth | $1,025,000 | $1,050,000 | 11 | 102.4% |
| [Sold 7] · Stoney Point area | $995,000 | $985,000 | 34 | 99.0% |
| [Sold 8] · North Chatsworth | $1,895,000 | $1,810,000 | 92 | 95.5% |
| City | Median price | YoY | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth | $985,000 | +2.8% | 50 |
| Simi Valley | $855,000 | +3.4% | 56 |
| Northridge | $895,000 | +2.5% | 52 |
| Porter Ranch | $1,150,000 | +2.1% | 61 |
| West Hills | $1,025,000 | +2.6% | 54 |
| Calabasas | $1,800,000+ | +1.4% | 78 |
Buyers under $1.1M: active market, expect to write strong, clean offers. The cross-flow from Simi Valley and coastal LA is keeping competition real.
Buyers $1.4M+ / equestrian: this is one of the better windows of the last three years. Sellers are accepting 96-97% of list and being more flexible on inspection. Take your time, write smart.
Sellers under $1.2M: May-July is the peak window. Prepare correctly, price aggressively, and you should expect multiple offers.
Sellers $1.4M+: 60-110 days on market is the realistic expectation. Aggressive pricing and full preparation are essential. Aspirational pricing sits.
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Request your custom market reportThe median sale price in Chatsworth in May 2026 is approximately $985,000, up 2.8 percent year-over-year. Homes are selling at 99.1 percent of list price in 50 days on average.
May 2026 is balanced, leaning slightly toward sellers in the under-$1.1M segment. Inventory is 1.4 months of supply. The equestrian segment ($1.4M+) is more buyer-friendly with longer marketing cycles.
Median days on market in May 2026 is 50. Well-prepared listings in the under-$1M range are averaging 22-30 days; equestrian properties are averaging 70-110 days.
Rising modestly. May 2026 shows 2.8 percent year-over-year appreciation. Forecast for the rest of 2026 is 2-3 percent appreciation.
Devonshire Highlands and Twin Lakes have led 2026 appreciation, both up roughly 4 percent year-over-year. Browns Canyon equestrian properties have been flat to slightly up.
The Chatsworth equestrian market in May 2026 is buyer-friendly. Inventory is at 4.5 months of supply, days on market average 70-110, and price negotiation room is meaningful (95-97 percent sale-to-list).
Depends on segment. The under-$1.1M range is competitive — well-priced homes attract multiple offers. The equestrian segment ($1.4M+) is genuinely buyer-friendly right now and offers real negotiation leverage.
For homes under $1.2M: yes, May-July is the year's strongest selling window. For equestrian properties over $1.4M: prepare for a longer marketing cycle and price aggressively in line with current comps.
Chatsworth median is $985K vs Simi Valley $855K. Both are balanced markets in May 2026. Chatsworth is showing slightly faster days-on-market (50 vs 56) but Simi Valley is showing higher YoY appreciation (3.4% vs 2.8%).
Modest 2-3 percent appreciation through year-end, inventory growth of 5-8 percent, and continued segmentation between the active under-$1.1M tier and slower equestrian/luxury tier.