Is Imperial Beach, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Imperial Beach is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

At the same time last year, Imperial Beach was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Imperial Beach is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Imperial Beach, CA

How much do homes in Imperial Beach, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$866,000

$640/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$84,500(+10.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Imperial Beach have sold for 10.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Imperial Beach was $866,000 in May 2024, up 10.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $640.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $400K$397K
-0.8%
2 $594.6K$672.5K
+13.1%
3 $849.9K$890K
+4.7%
4 $1.0M$995K
-0.5%
5+ $885K$1.3M
+50.3%

Summary: Imperial Beach housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Imperial Beach
+10.8%
San Diego
+8.4%
Coronado
0.0%

Housing Supply in Imperial Beach, CA

How many homes are available in Imperial Beach, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
6690+36.4%

Summary: The Imperial Beach real estate market had 90 homes for sale in May 2024, a 36.4% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 1825
+38.9%
3 2940
+37.9%
4 1319
+46.2%
5+ 44
0.0%

Summary: The Imperial Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 38.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 37.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 46.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
12120.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Imperial Beach, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 12 homes were sold or pending in Imperial Beach in May 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 12 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Imperial Beach, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Imperial Beach, CA?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
12 Days53 Days+349.3%

Summary: Homes in Imperial Beach had an average of 53 days on market in May 2024, up by 349.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Imperial Beach are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 12 homes were sold in Imperial Beach; 42% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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