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January 2026 Montebello, CA Real Estate Activity: Buyers and Sellers Update

Published on Thursday, January 8, 2026
Ashley Kay
RE/MAX Champions
Focus areas include Arcadia, Baldwin Park, Brea, Chino Hills, Chino, Diamond Bar, Eastvale, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Irvine, La Puente, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Rosemead, Rowland Heights, Temple City, Upland and Walnut, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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As January 2026 gets underway, the Montebello, CA real estate scene is already delivering signals every agent should watch. Clients are asking for specifics on opportunities, and the current numbers tell a story of momentum for both sides of the transaction.

From affordable homes in Montebello, CA this January 2026 to move-in ready listings, there is fresh variety and movement. Are you ready to answer if it is a good time to buy in Montebello, CA? The answer lies in recent trends.

Key Sales Metrics for January 2026

With 70 homes actively listed at the start of the month, and 29 new listings just introduced, agents have plenty to offer buyers seeking choices. Nearly all sellers can expect motivated offers, as pending sales line up at 15 for the period. If you are looking for guidance on how to sell your house fast in Montebello, CA, data-based pricing and presentation tactics are essential.

  • Median home price: $740,000
  • Average days on market: 31
  • Months of supply: 3.2

The current $740,000 median home price shows growing value over December's $728,500, and a price per square foot at $546 confirms an uptick in buyer demand. Both numbers matter for strategic agent decisions this season.

January Transaction Dynamics in Montebello, CA

The city’s average days on market stands at 31 for January, an improvement from 34 in the prior month. This quick pace means buyers must be ready and sellers can plan for timely closings. Ashley Kay is available for personalized strategy sessions built around up-to-date figures and client needs.

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Sellers continue to benefit from a 99.2 percent list to sale ratio in January 2026, meaning pricing discipline pays. For buyers, timing is everything. Find your edge by focusing on neighborhoods aligned to client priorities.

Strategies for Buyers and Sellers in January

Each transaction is driven by real spiking and contact periods--especially when homes are averaging just one month to contract. Use recent data for more accurate comparative market analysis, and take advantage of the increased supply to serve every client segment.

What Agents Must Know

  • Pending sales: 15
  • New listings: 29
  • Closed sales: 21
  • Price per sq ft: $546

Get the latest updates and use them to answer every question around affordable homes in Montebello, CA this January 2026. Ashley Kay ensures you have the local strategies and support to turn the metrics into real results.

The Bottom Line for January 2026

As we move into February, make sure you leverage January data to adjust your strategies for buyers and sellers alike. With dynamic demand and fresh homes on the market in Montebello, CA, now is the perfect time to reset your approach.

January 2026: Opportunities to Act in Montebello, CA

Momentum is tangible and the path for buyers and sellers this season is well marked by real statistics. Stay alert, and continue reviewing the local updates available from trusted agents like Ashley Kay.

Your commitment to data-driven conversations will serve your clients well--and position you as a specialist for the rest of winter and beyond.

Ashley Kay
Written by Ashley Kay
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