Is Long Beach, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since November 2022
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
$772,314
$604/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since November 2022
Key Takeaway
Homes in Long Beach have sold for 2.2% less than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Long Beach was $772,314 in November 2023, down 2.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $604.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
| # BEDS# BEDROOMS | Nov 2022 | Nov 2023 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $426K | $438.8K | +3.0% |
| 2 Bedrooms | $625K | $624.5K | -0.1% |
| 3 Bedrooms | $917.5K | $900K | -1.9% |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1.1M | $1.0M | -2.0% |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $1.3M | $1.3M | +4.1% |
Summary: Long Beach housing prices by bedroom type for November 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.1%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities
| Lakewood | $808.7K | $807.2K | -0.2% |
| Long Beach-Lakewood | $796.1K | $785.4K | -1.3% |
| Long Beach | $789.4K | $772.3K | -2.2% |
| Signal Hill | $687.5K | $632.5K | -8.0% |
Housing Supply in Long Beach, CA
How many homes are available in Long Beach, CA?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 626 | 603 | -3.7% |
Summary: The Long Beach real estate market had 603 homes for sale in November 2023, a 3.7% decrease compared to October 2023.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| # BEDS# BEDROOMS | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | 77 | 83 | +7.8% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 187 | 180 | -3.7% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 244 | 219 | -10.2% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 80 | 72 | -10.0% |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 38 | 49 | +28.9% |
Summary: The Long Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 28.9%.
Number of Homes Sold
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | 147 | -10.4% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
53 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
22 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
72 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Key Takeaway
If you're buying a home in Long Beach, you could pay more than the asking price. 49% of homes here sold above asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 147 homes were sold or pending in Long Beach in November 2023, down by 10.4% month-over-month. Of the 147 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 49% 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
| Nov 2022 | Nov 2023 | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Days | 29 Days | +6.4% |
Summary: Homes in Long Beach had an average of 29 days on market in Nov 2023, up by 6.4% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
98 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
42 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Key Takeaway
Many homes in Long Beach are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During November 2023, 147 homes were sold in Long Beach; 67% 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.
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