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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Long Beach-Lakewood is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Long Beach-Lakewood, CA

How much do homes in Long Beach-Lakewood, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$832,300

$627/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$58,774(+7.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Long Beach-Lakewood have sold for 7.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Long Beach-Lakewood was $832,300 in September 2024, up 7.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $627.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $430.5K$444.8K
+3.3%
2 $625K$672.7K
+7.6%
3 $849.9K$900K
+5.9%
4 $962K$1.1M
+18.6%
5+ $1.2M$1.4M
+20.4%

Summary: Long Beach-Lakewood housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Long Beach
+8.5%
Long Beach-Lakewood
+7.6%
Lakewood
+6.5%
Bellflower
+4.2%
Signal Hill
+3.5%

Housing Supply in Long Beach-Lakewood, CA

How many homes are available in Long Beach-Lakewood, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1,0871,041-4.2%

Summary: The Long Beach-Lakewood real estate market had 1,041 homes for sale in September 2024, a 4.2% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 169166
-1.8%
2 326304
-6.7%
3 391381
-2.6%
4 135134
-0.7%
5+ 6656
-15.2%

Summary: The Long Beach-Lakewood 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 6.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 15.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
241253+5.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

103 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

44 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

106 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Long Beach-Lakewood, you could pay more than the asking price. 41.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 253 homes were sold or pending in Long Beach-Lakewood in September 2024, up by 5.0% month-over-month. Of the 253 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 42% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Long Beach-Lakewood, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
19 Days27 Days+37.8%

Summary: Homes in Long Beach-Lakewood had an average of 27 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 37.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

172 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

70 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 253 homes were sold in Long Beach-Lakewood; 68% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% 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.

Report Updated Sep 1, 2024

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