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 April 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

$790,334

$616/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$14,981(+1.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Long Beach have sold for 1.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Long Beach was $790,334 in April 2024, up 1.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $616.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $435K$447.3K
+2.8%
2 $625K$649.7K
+4.0%
3 $894.3K$915.1K
+2.3%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+6.8%
5+ $1.3M$1.3M
+4.4%

Summary: Long Beach housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lakewood
+4.5%
Long Beach-Lakewood
+3.2%
Long Beach
+1.9%
Signal Hill
-12.5%

Housing Supply in Long Beach, CA

How many homes are available in Long Beach, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
646698+8.0%

Summary: The Long Beach real estate market had 698 homes for sale in April 2024, a 8.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 100100
0.0%
2 212234
+10.4%
3 222231
+4.1%
4 7691
+19.7%
5+ 3642
+16.7%

Summary: The Long Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 19.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
177179+1.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

47 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

36 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

96 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Long Beach, you could pay more than the asking price. 53.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 179 homes were sold or pending in Long Beach in April 2024, up by 1.1% month-over-month. Of the 179 sold homes, 26% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 54% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
29 Days27 Days-6.7%

Summary: Homes in Long Beach had an average of 27 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 6.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

133 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

32 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

14 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 April 2024, 179 homes were sold in Long Beach; 74% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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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