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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Long Beach is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Long Beach, CA

How much do homes in Long Beach, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$825,416

$631/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$64,619(+8.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Long Beach have sold for 8.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Long Beach was $825,416 in September 2024, up 8.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $631.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $435K$449K
+3.2%
2 $619K$669.6K
+8.2%
3 $894.7K$965K
+7.8%
4 $1.0M$1.2M
+15.4%
5+ $1.2M$1.5M
+21.6%

Summary: Long Beach housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Long Beach
+8.5%
Long Beach-Lakewood
+7.6%
Lakewood
+6.5%
Signal Hill
+3.5%

Housing Supply in Long Beach, CA

How many homes are available in Long Beach, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
898865-3.7%

Summary: The Long Beach real estate market had 865 homes for sale in September 2024, a 3.7% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 163160
-1.8%
2 282265
-6.0%
3 291286
-1.7%
4 108108
0.0%
5+ 5446
-14.8%

Summary: The Long Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
189190+0.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

90 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

36 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

64 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Long Beach, you may be able to get a good deal. 47.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 190 homes were sold or pending in Long Beach in September 2024, up by 0.5% month-over-month. Of the 190 sold homes, 47% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 34% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Long Beach, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
18 Days28 Days+49.6%

Summary: Homes in Long Beach had an average of 28 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 49.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

125 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

56 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 190 homes were sold in Long Beach; 66% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% 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 14 Days Ago

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