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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Seal Beach is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Seal Beach, CA

How much do homes in Seal Beach, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$400,000

$415/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$20,666(+5.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Seal Beach have sold for 5.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Seal Beach was $400,000 in August 2024, up 5.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $415.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 $225K$239K
+6.2%
2 $382.5K$400K
+4.6%
3 $1.3M$1.4M
+4.0%
4 $1.5M$1.4M
-4.5%
5+ $1.6M$2.1M
+27.7%

Summary: Seal Beach housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 27.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Westminster
+13.4%
Los Alamitos
+10.9%
North Coast
+9.4%
Huntington Beach
+7.9%
Seal Beach
+5.4%

Housing Supply in Seal Beach, CA

How many homes are available in Seal Beach, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
203186-8.4%

Summary: The Seal Beach real estate market had 186 homes for sale in August 2024, a 8.4% decrease compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 3636
0.0%
2 126110
-12.7%
3 1416
+14.3%
4 1614
-12.5%
5+ 1110
-9.1%

Summary: The Seal Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
5534-38.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

21 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Seal Beach, you may be able to get a good deal. 61.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 34 homes were sold or pending in Seal Beach in August 2024, down by 38.2% month-over-month. Of the 34 sold homes, 62% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Seal Beach, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
44 Days45 Days+3.7%

Summary: Homes in Seal Beach had an average of 45 days on market in Aug 2024, up by 3.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

12 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Seal Beach has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During August 2024, 34 homes were sold in Seal Beach; 35% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% 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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