Is Lake Forest, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lake Forest is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lake Forest, CA

How much do homes in Lake Forest, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,185,000

$642/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$129,428(+12.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lake Forest have sold for 12.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake Forest was $1,185,000 in November 2024, up 12.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $642.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $420K$455K
+8.3%
2 $595K$625K
+5.0%
3 $960K$1.1M
+17.7%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+8.4%
5+ $1.7M$1.9M
+15.5%

Summary: Lake Forest housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 17.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Irvine
+18.2%
Irvine-Lake Forest
+17.2%
Lake Forest
+12.3%
Mission Viejo
+12.0%

Housing Supply in Lake Forest, CA

How many homes are available in Lake Forest, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
233210-9.9%

Summary: The Lake Forest real estate market had 210 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1314
+7.7%
2 5747
-17.5%
3 6760
-10.4%
4 6865
-4.4%
5+ 2824
-14.3%

Summary: The Lake Forest housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 17.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6252-16.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

23 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lake Forest, you may be able to get a good deal. 44.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 52 homes were sold or pending in Lake Forest in November 2024, down by 16.1% month-over-month. Of the 52 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lake Forest, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
26 Days21 Days-18.3%

Summary: Homes in Lake Forest had an average of 21 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 18.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

44 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 52 homes were sold in Lake Forest; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% 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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