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Mid-Month Preview: La Puente, CA Real Estate Landscape for January 2026

Published on Sunday, January 11, 2026
Ashley Kay
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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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At the midpoint of January 2026, La Puente, CA offers a market in full swing, with notable trends shaping the upcoming weeks for buyers and sellers alike. What can agents expect as the month progresses?

With only 24 active listings, the focus on affordable homes in La Puente, CA this January 2026 intensifies. Buyers are acting fast, as evidenced by a median of 13 days on market. The $750,000 median sale price anchors the market while inventory turnover remains high—34 closed sales against just 29 new listings for the first part of the month.

Key Developments for Mid-January 2026 in La Puente, CA

Demand continues to outpace supply with an absorption rate climbing to 88 percent. Is it a good time to buy in La Puente, CA? Agents are seeing motivated buyers entering strong offers quickly, reflecting the ongoing need for urgency and preparedness throughout the transaction process.

  • Active Listings: 24
  • Closed Sales: 34
  • New Listings: 29
  • Median Days on Market: 13
  • Absorption Rate: 88 percent

Transactions and Listing Velocity

Homes in the $700,000 - $900,000 range remain the clear leaders, making up 67 percent of activity. Three to four bedroom homes are particularly popular, aligning with the needs of the most active homebuyers this season. How to sell your house fast in La Puente, CA? Focus on pricing sharply, staging effectively, and responding quickly to buyer inquiries—strategies that have driven rapid sales throughout January.

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What to Watch for in the Second Half of January

Agents should continue monitoring pricing momentum and buyer engagement in key brackets. With such high absorption and low median days on market, expect competition to remain brisk. Ongoing collaboration with knowledgeable professionals leads to greater success in each transaction.

Preparation Pays Off in La Puente, CA

Whether you represent buyers or sellers, using current data and a responsive approach will ensure the rest of January 2026 is productive in La Puente, CA. Ashley Kay is ready to assist as new opportunities arise.

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