Is Downey, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Downey is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

Since last year, Downey has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Downey is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Downey, CA

How much do homes in Downey, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$836,500

$554/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$56,500(+7.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Downey have sold for 7.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Downey was $836,500 in September 2024, up 7.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $554.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $454.5K$339.5K
-25.3%
2 $649.9K$705K
+8.5%
3 $782.5K$830K
+6.1%
4 $912.5K$967.5K
+6.0%
5+ $1.3M$1.4M
+12.3%

Summary: Downey housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 25.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Downey-Norwalk
+7.7%
Downey
+7.2%
South Gate
+6.5%
Paramount
-3.6%

Housing Supply in Downey, CA

How many homes are available in Downey, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
115108-6.1%

Summary: The Downey real estate market had 108 homes for sale in September 2024, a 6.1% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 33
0.0%
2 1313
0.0%
3 6055
-8.3%
4 2521
-16.0%
5+ 1416
+14.3%

Summary: The Downey housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
3221-34.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Downey, you could pay more than the asking price. 47.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 21 homes were sold or pending in Downey in September 2024, down by 34.4% month-over-month. Of the 21 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Downey, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
31 Days18 Days-42.1%

Summary: Homes in Downey had an average of 18 days on market in Sep 2024, down by 42.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

19 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 21 homes were sold in Downey; 90% of homes were sold within 30 days, 5% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

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