91108 · San Gabriel Valley
San Marino is the San Gabriel Valley's most expensive and least liquid city: almost entirely large-lot single-family homes, no condos, and a single district, San Marino Unified. It suits families with the budget who rank neighbourhood and schools first.
Of the 16 homes listed today, half are priced between $2,823,000 and $4,788,200; one in ten is under $2,174,000 and one in ten above $6,980,000. The median is $3,765,000, the median price per square foot $1,099, and the median time on market 5 days.
| Type | Listed | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 16 | $2,823,000 | $3,765,000 | $4,788,200 | $1,099 |
| Bedrooms | Listed | Median | Median sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | $2,198,000 | 2299 |
| 4 | 7 | $2,998,000 | 3024 |
| 5+ | 6 | $5,634,000 | 4707 |
| Price band | Listed |
|---|---|
| Under $800K | 0 |
| $800K–1.2M | 0 |
| $1.2–1.8M | 0 |
| $1.8–3M | 6 |
| Over $3M | 10 |
| Era | Listed |
|---|---|
| Before 1980 | 15 |
| 1980–2005 | 1 |
| After 2005 | 0 |
| Median year built | 1944 |
Sample: 16 homes listed today (1 pending), as of 2026-09-18. List prices from the MLS, not closed prices, refreshed daily; quartiles move noticeably below 15 listings.
San Marino is a purely residential city; there are essentially no condos or townhomes and only a short commercial stretch on Huntington Drive. Homes are largely 1920s–1960s Spanish, Colonial Revival and ranch styles on lots typically above 10,000 square feet, larger near the Huntington Library. The city reviews exterior alterations strictly, which is why the streetscape has barely changed in decades.
With only one or two dozen homes listed at any time, the price distribution sample is small; the quartiles in the live data will move when inventory is thin, so read them alongside recent months of closings. No Mello-Roos and almost no HOAs.
San Marino Unified serves the whole city: two elementary schools, one middle school and San Marino High School. Its small size and single high school are why Chinese families have sought it for decades. Verify ratings by address on the district site.
About 11 miles to downtown Los Angeles via the I-210 or SR-110 through Pasadena, one of the closest San Gabriel Valley cities to downtown. LAX is about 27 miles and Irvine about 38. There is no large shopping centre in the city; residents shop in Pasadena, San Gabriel and Arcadia, with Chinese supermarkets and restaurants along Valley Boulevard in San Gabriel under ten minutes away. The Huntington Library and Lacy Park are inside the city.
Families with a budget above the San Marino single-family band who want quiet streets, large lots and the district. It is not an investor's city, rental yields are low, holding costs high and turnover thin, and it is not a fit for newcomers who want a condo or a small transitional home, because that product barely exists here.
Older housing stock: inspect wiring, plumbing materials, roof and foundation carefully and budget renovation up front. Exterior changes and additions go through city design review. Do not price off one or two comps; match lot size and era. Expect longer escrow and jumbo underwriting timelines on high-value purchases, and lock financing early.
| To | Miles |
|---|---|
| Downtown LA | 11 |
| Irvine | 38 |
| LAX | 27 |
Main freeways: I-210 / SR-110 附近. Approximate driving miles; times vary widely by hour.
San Marino Unified School District
High schools: San Marino High School
Attendance is assigned by parcel, not by city limits or ZIP. Confirm with the district's address lookup before you offer, and check ratings by address on the district site or GreatSchools; we do not print rating numbers because they change every year.
Almost all large-lot single-family homes with no condos pulling down the average, strict design review that keeps the streetscape stable, and a small, focused school district. Today's price distribution is in the live data above.
Practically none. Buyers wanting a smaller home usually look in neighbouring Pasadena, San Gabriel or Alhambra.
San Marino Unified School District, one district for the whole city, with San Marino High School. Confirm the attendance school by address.
Yes, there is no residency requirement. High-value purchases usually mean longer loan underwriting; foreign-national financing generally starts at 30% down, so get pre-approved before touring.
Text updated 2026-09-02; data refreshed daily.
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