Long Beach Real Estate Update – August 2015

What’s the latest with the Long Beach real estate market?

After five months of increases, the median home price in Long Beach dropped a little in July 2015. Yet at $520,000, the median price of a single family home in Long Beach is still 9.5% higher than in July 2014.

Closed sales last month were also slightly down from the previous month, but up from July 2014. A total of 228 single family homes sold last month, up 15.2% from the previous year.

Available homes for sale in Long Beach declined last month to 438, 25.4% below the same time last year and the lowest Long Beach has seen since March 2013. That represents a 2.3 month supply of homes for sale.

Homes are selling reasonably quickly in Long Beach. The median time on the market in July 2015 was 41 days, down 8.9% from July 2014.

Condo Real Estate Market in Long Beach

Meanwhile, condo prices in Long Beach have also been appreciating. In July 2015, the median price for a condo  in Long Beach was $311,000, up 6.9% from July 2014.

The inventory of condos for sale in Long Beach is just under 3 months.

Wondering what your home is worth? Give us a call at 562.896.2456 and we’d be happy to provide you with a comparative market analysis (CMA) or simply fill out the form below.

About the Author
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Shannon Jones has been providing real estate expertise for buyers and sellers in Long Beach and surrounding areas since 1998. She's no longer personally opening doors, yet she continues to provide guidance, connecting clients with experts and resources developed over decades. A California native, Shannon enjoys gardening, travel, reading, and cooking. Service areas: Long Beach and adjacent communities in Los Angeles County and Orange County.

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