Is Lakewood, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
Since last year, Lakewood has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Lakewood, CA
How much do homes in Lakewood, CA cost?
Median Sold Price
$839,000
$614/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Lakewood was $839,000 in May 2024, up 6.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $614.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $424.5K | $415K | -2.2% |
2 Bedrooms | $715K | $760K | +6.3% |
3 Bedrooms | $799.9K | $840K | +5.0% |
4 Bedrooms | $850K | $896K | +5.4% |
5+ Bedrooms | $1.0M | $1.0M | 0.0% |
Summary: Lakewood housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
Cerritos | $930K | $1.0M | +12.8% |
Bellflower | $690K | $760K | +10.1% |
Lakewood | $788.8K | $839K | +6.4% |
Long Beach-Lakewood | $775K | $814.9K | +5.2% |
Hawaiian Gardens | $535K | $557.5K | +4.2% |
Housing Supply in Lakewood, CA
How many homes are available in Lakewood, CA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
131 | 120 | -8.4% |
Summary: The Lakewood real estate market had 120 homes for sale in May 2024, a 8.4% decrease compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 17 | 24 | +41.2% |
3 Bedrooms | 84 | 73 | -13.1% |
4 Bedrooms | 19 | 13 | -31.6% |
5+ Bedrooms | 10 | 9 | -10.0% |
Summary: The Lakewood 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 41.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 31.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10%.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
48 | 43 | -10.4% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
27 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 43 homes were sold or pending in Lakewood in May 2024, down by 10.4% month-over-month. Of the 43 sold homes, 12% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 63% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Lakewood, CA
How long does it take to sell a home in Lakewood, CA?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
12 Days | 14 Days | +23.3% |
Summary: Homes in Lakewood had an average of 14 days on market in May 2024, up by 23.3% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
38 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 43 homes were sold in Lakewood; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% of homes were sold over 90 days.