This Week’s Market Overview
For the October 17, 2026 edition, the latest available September 2026 monthly snapshot for Encino 91316 reports a median listing price of $1,195,000, 182 active listings and a median of 66 days on market. These are ZIP-wide housing figures from Realtor.com, reviewed October 16. They are not a live October weekly count or a detached-home-only report.
Market Action Index
Current MAI: Not reported. Last Month’s MAI: Not reported.
This source does not publish Altos Research’s Market Action Index. Realtor.com classifies this ZIP as a buyer’s market for September; that classification is a separate measure and is not an MAI score.
Market Narrative
Asking prices describe the homes being offered for sale; they are not the same as completed sale prices. A ZIP-wide median can also move when the mix of available properties changes. For an individual home, the useful comparison is a set of similar properties with comparable size, condition, location and lot characteristics.
Days on market provides context for the pace of listings, but it does not predict the selling time for a specific property. Compare a home with its direct competition before interpreting the headline figures.
Real-Time Market Profile
Latest available monthly period: September 2026. Source reviewed October 16, 2026.
Median List Price | $1,195,000 |
Inventory | 182 active listings |
Median Days on Market | 66 days |
Price per Sq Ft | $640/sq ft |
Median Rent | $3,635/mo |
Market Action Index | Not reported |
Market Position | Buyer’s market, per Realtor.com |
Market Segments
Verified quartile-level statistics are not provided by this source. Condominiums and townhomes should be compared with relevant attached-home listings, while detached homes and larger estates need their own comparable sets. Avoid applying one ZIP-wide price directly to every property category.
For attached properties, review association dues and documents alongside the purchase price. For detached properties, compare lot usability, floor plan, renovation history and maintenance needs as well as square footage.
Lifestyle Demand
When considering an Encino property, evaluate how its layout, outdoor space, parking and access to everyday destinations fit your needs. Visit the property and its surroundings at useful times of day. These practical considerations complement market data and can help narrow a search to suitable homes.
Conclusion
This monthly snapshot is a starting point for a property-specific conversation. Buyers can compare competing homes and their features, while sellers can review recent comparable transactions and current alternatives before setting expectations. Keep the data period in view: September figures should not be presented as a count of homes available on October 17.
Contact Information
Andrew Spitz
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Fran Chavez
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Spitz Chavez Group
spitzchavezgroup.com
Prepared for the October 17, 2026 edition using the latest available September 2026 ZIP-wide summary from Realtor.com’s 91316 market report, reviewed October 16, 2026.
