Is South LA, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing South LA is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, South LA has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in South LA, CA

How much do homes in South LA, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$675,000

$531/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$2,979(-0.4%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in South LA has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in South LA was $675,000 in April 2024, down 0.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $531.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $420K$420K
0.0%
2 $580.7K$580K
-0.1%
3 $686K$686.2K
0.0%
4 $755.6K$747.9K
-1.0%
5+ $902.5K$985K
+9.1%

Summary: South LA housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

South LA
-0.4%
Harvard Park
-7.2%

Housing Supply in South LA, CA

How many homes are available in South LA, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
887975+9.9%

Summary: The South LA real estate market had 975 homes for sale in April 2024, a 9.9% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 1721
+23.5%
2 177180
+1.7%
3 339369
+8.8%
4 174194
+11.5%
5+ 180211
+17.2%

Summary: The South LA housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 23.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
171169-1.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

62 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

28 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

79 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in South LA, you could pay more than the asking price. 46.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 169 homes were sold or pending in South LA in April 2024, down by 1.2% month-over-month. Of the 169 sold homes, 37% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 47% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for South LA, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in South LA, CA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
46 Days45 Days-1.9%

Summary: Homes in South LA had an average of 45 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 1.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

96 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

50 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

23 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During April 2024, 169 homes were sold in South LA; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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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