Is Brea, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Brea is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Brea, CA

How much do homes in Brea, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,124,500

$580/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$131,000(+13.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Brea have sold for 13.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Brea was $1,124,500 in December 2024, up 13.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $580.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $465K$510K
+9.7%
2 $747.5K$720K
-3.7%
3 $915K$965K
+5.5%
4 $1.0M$1.2M
+18.8%
5+ $1.3M$1.3M
+6.5%

Summary: Brea housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Brea
+13.2%
Yorba Linda
+12.8%
Fullerton
+11.4%
La Habra
+7.6%
Placentia
+6.4%

Housing Supply in Brea, CA

How many homes are available in Brea, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
7666-13.2%

Summary: The Brea real estate market had 66 homes for sale in December 2024, a 13.2% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 22
0.0%
2 71
-85.7%
3 2926
-10.3%
4 2930
+3.4%
5+ 97
-22.2%

Summary: The Brea housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 85.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 22.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
2029+45.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Brea, you could pay more than the asking price. 65.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 29 homes were sold or pending in Brea in December 2024, up by 45.0% month-over-month. Of the 29 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 3% were sold at asking, and 66% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Brea, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
23 Days18 Days-18.8%

Summary: Homes in Brea had an average of 18 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 18.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

24 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 29 homes were sold in Brea; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 4 Days Ago

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