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 May 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

$412/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$1,083(+0.3%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Seal Beach has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Seal Beach was $400,000 in May 2024, up 0.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $412.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $228K$232K
+1.8%
2 $388.6K$395K
+1.6%
3 $1.4M$1.4M
0.0%
4 $1.4M$1.4M
-1.6%
5+ $1.6M$1.7M
+6.3%

Summary: Seal Beach housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Los Alamitos
+18.6%
Westminster
+14.1%
North Coast
+10.6%
Huntington Beach
+8.5%
Seal Beach
0.3%

Housing Supply in Seal Beach, CA

How many homes are available in Seal Beach, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
192182-5.2%

Summary: The Seal Beach real estate market had 182 homes for sale in May 2024, a 5.2% decrease compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 3336
+9.1%
2 112111
-0.9%
3 1814
-22.2%
4 1915
-21.1%
5+ 106
-40.0%

Summary: The Seal Beach housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 22.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 21.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 40%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
4832-33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

13 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

6 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. 40.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 32 homes were sold or pending in Seal Beach in May 2024, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 32 sold homes, 41% were sold under asking, 41% were sold at asking, and 19% 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

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
37 Days27 Days-25.9%

Summary: Homes in Seal Beach had an average of 27 days on market in May 2024, down by 25.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 32 homes were sold in Seal Beach; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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