Is Fountain Valley, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Fountain Valley is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Fountain Valley, CA

How much do homes in Fountain Valley, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,320,000

$670/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$165,000(+14.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Fountain Valley have sold for 14.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Fountain Valley was $1,320,000 in December 2024, up 14.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $670.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $435K$475K
+9.2%
2 $555K$600K
+8.1%
3 $914K$985K
+7.8%
4 $1.2M$1.4M
+9.4%
5+ $1.4M$1.5M
+12.5%

Summary: Fountain Valley housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Fountain Valley
+14.3%
Santa Ana
+12.8%
Westminster
+10.9%
North Coast
+8.6%
Huntington Beach
+7.1%

Housing Supply in Fountain Valley, CA

How many homes are available in Fountain Valley, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
6556-13.8%

Summary: The Fountain Valley real estate market had 56 homes for sale in December 2024, a 13.8% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 86
-25.0%
3 1716
-5.9%
4 3223
-28.1%
5+ 811
+37.5%

Summary: The Fountain Valley 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 25%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 28.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 37.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
2322-4.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Fountain Valley, you could pay more than the asking price. 63.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in Fountain Valley in December 2024, down by 4.3% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 64% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Fountain Valley, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
17 Days11 Days-35.1%

Summary: Homes in Fountain Valley had an average of 11 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 35.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

21 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 22 homes were sold in Fountain Valley; 95% of homes were sold within 30 days, 5% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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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