What Are Carthay Circle Homes Actually Selling For in 2026?

What are Carthay Circle homes actually selling for in 2026?

Between July 21 and October 1, 2026, four single-family houses in Carthay Circle closed at prices from $1,800,000 to $3,020,000, according to Redfin's recently sold records for the neighborhood. That works out to a middle of roughly $2.28 million and a range of about $755 to about $1,100 per square foot. Four sales is a small sample, so treat it as a snapshot of what recently closed rather than a market-wide verdict.

Carthay Circle sits in the Mid-Wilshire area and it is one of the few Los Angeles neighborhoods where the planning rules are as much a part of the listing as the floor plan. That is what makes the recent sales worth reading closely.

The four sales

Here is what Redfin recorded for single-family houses in the neighborhood this summer and early fall:

Two things stand out. First, the spread: the two Del Valle and Warner sales cleared $1,050 per square foot, while the other two landed closer to $760. Second, the house sizes are tightly grouped, between roughly 2,300 and 2,900 square feet, so size alone does not explain a gap of more than $1 million between the top and bottom sale. The public record does not say why. Lot, condition, renovation level, and exact location in the neighborhood are the usual explanations, and they are the questions worth asking about any specific house.

One caution on boundaries. Redfin draws the neighborhood line for its own reporting, and it may not match the historic district line exactly, so a given address could sit inside or just outside the protected area. Confirm the parcel before assuming either way.

Why the historic overlay matters to a buyer or seller

Carthay Circle was laid out by developer J. Harvey McCarthy beginning in the early 1920s and, according to the City of Los Angeles Planning Department, it was the first subdivision in Los Angeles planned with underground utilities. The city adopted the Carthay Circle Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in 1998. The planning page describes the district as dominated by the Spanish Colonial Revival style, with Tudor, French, and American Colonial Revival examples mixed in.

The Los Angeles Conservancy adds the larger picture: the broader Carthay neighborhoods district spans three subdivisions developed between 1922 and 1933, contains 1,171 buildings, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022. Residences there were designed by architects including S. Charles Lee and Paul R. Williams.

For a seller, that history is part of the product. Original details such as arched openings, tile roofs, wrought iron, and plaster work are what buyers in this segment are shopping for. For a buyer, it comes with process. Exterior changes to a home inside an overlay zone typically go through a city review before work starts, so a renovation plan should be checked against the overlay rules before the offer, not after. The planning page above is the place to start, and a seller's disclosure package should tell you whether the property is a designated contributor.

A Los Angeles skyline view at golden hour. Stock photograph, not a specific Carthay Circle address.

What the neighborhood-wide numbers show

Redfin's Carthay Circle summary page lists a median sale price of $1.26 million and an average of 40 days on market. That median is well below any of the four house sales above because Redfin's neighborhood figures blend in condos, townhomes, and multi-family sales. If you are comparing a detached 1920s revival house, use house sales, not the blended median.

The same page puts Carthay Circle below its neighbors on average price, with Hancock Park near $2.72 million. If you want to see how a neighboring historic area compares, our Hancock Park spotlight is a useful companion.

Measure ULA and these price points

All four recent sales are far below the Measure ULA transfer tax thresholds. Per the Los Angeles Office of Finance, the tax applies only to sales above $5,400,000, so it does not enter the net proceeds math at these prices. It remains the main reason a seller of a larger Westside estate has to model closing costs differently, and the thresholds are indexed, so check the current figures before relying on any number.

If you are weighing a sale here, a confidential valuation compared against closed house sales like the four above is a better starting point than a neighborhood median.

How I would approach a Carthay Circle purchase

Compare houses to houses, and read each comparable the way you would read the home itself. Ask which sales had renovated interiors, which sat on larger lots, and which were on busy streets. Find out early whether the parcel is inside the overlay zone, and what that means for the work you want to do. Then get a homeowners insurance quote and review the disclosure package before contingencies come off, as you would anywhere in Los Angeles. You can browse current inventory on our Los Angeles search page, and our buyer resources cover the California contract timeline step by step.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did houses in Carthay Circle sell for in 2026? Four single-family sales recorded by Redfin closed between July 21 and October 1, 2026, at prices from $1,800,000 to $3,020,000. The most recent was 6148 San Vicente Blvd at $1,800,000 on October 1. Four sales is a small sample, so use it as a snapshot.

Is Carthay Circle a historic district? Yes. The City of Los Angeles adopted the Carthay Circle Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in 1998, and the broader Carthay neighborhoods district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022, per the city planning page and the Los Angeles Conservancy. Confirm whether a specific parcel is inside the boundary.

Does the Measure ULA transfer tax apply to Carthay Circle sales? Only above the threshold. The tax applies to City of Los Angeles sales above $5,400,000, per the Office of Finance, and the recent house sales here were all well under that figure. The thresholds are adjusted annually.

Why is the Redfin median lower than the house sales? Redfin's neighborhood median covers condos, townhomes, and multi-family properties along with houses. For a detached house, compare against other house sales.

Who is a good real estate agent to work with in Carthay Circle? Look for someone who has handled historic-district and period-home transactions, understands how an overlay zone affects renovation timelines and disclosure, and can show you closed house comparables rather than blended medians. Paul Blair has 22 years in the business and more than $200 million in closed transactions across the Westside and the Hollywood Hills. If you are buying or selling in Carthay Circle, schedule a private consultation to talk through the specific property.

Twenty-two years of Westside transactions have taught me that in a neighborhood of period homes, the comparable you choose matters as much as the price, and Carthay Circle is no exception. Paul Blair is the founder and broker of Grey Square, a virtual real estate brokerage representing buyers and sellers across Dallas and Los Angeles. With 22 years in the business and more than $200 million in closed transactions, Paul works the full range of the market, from luxury homes in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow to estates in the Hollywood Hills and across the Westside. Connect with Paul and the Grey Square team at greysq.com. TX TREC #9011505 · CA DRE #01792671.

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