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 August 2022

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

How much do homes in Downey, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$776,750

$515/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2022

-$3,250(-0.4%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Downey has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Downey was $776,750 in August 2023, down 0.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $515.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
1 $297K$384.5K
+29.5%
2 $655K$647.4K
-1.2%
3 $782.5K$780K
-0.3%
4 $900K$922.5K
+2.5%
5+ $1.1M$1.3M
+16.1%

Summary: Downey housing prices by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 29.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Paramount
+3.7%
Downey-Norwalk
0.0%
Downey
-0.4%

Housing Supply

How many homes are available in Downey, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
117111-5.1%

Summary: The Downey real estate market had 111 homes for sale in August 2023, a 5.1% decrease compared to July 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
1 65
-16.7%
2 1413
-7.1%
3 6055
-8.3%
4 2829
+3.6%
5+ 99
0.0%

Summary: The Downey housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
3239+21.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

19 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. 48.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 39 homes were sold or pending in Downey in August 2023, up by 21.9% month-over-month. Of the 39 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 49% were sold over asking.

Days on Market

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

Average Sale Time

Aug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
23 Days17 Days-22.6%

Summary: Homes in Downey had an average of 17 days on market in Aug 2023, down by 22.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

33 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were 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 August 2023, 39 homes were sold in Downey; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 29 Days Ago

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