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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lakewood is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lakewood, CA

How much do homes in Lakewood, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$839,000

$614/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$50,166(+6.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lakewood have sold for 6.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lakewood was $839,000 in May 2024, up 6.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $614.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $424.5K$415K
-2.2%
2 $715K$760K
+6.3%
3 $799.9K$840K
+5.0%
4 $850K$896K
+5.4%
5+ $1.0M$1.0M
0.0%

Summary: Lakewood housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Cerritos
+12.8%
Bellflower
+10.1%
Lakewood
+6.4%
Long Beach-Lakewood
+5.2%
Hawaiian Gardens
+4.2%

Housing Supply in Lakewood, CA

How many homes are available in Lakewood, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
131120-8.4%

Summary: The Lakewood real estate market had 120 homes for sale in May 2024, a 8.4% decrease compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1724
+41.2%
3 8473
-13.1%
4 1913
-31.6%
5+ 109
-10.0%

Summary: The Lakewood housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 41.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 31.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
4843-10.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lakewood, you could pay more than the asking price. 62.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 43 homes were sold or pending in Lakewood in May 2024, down by 10.4% month-over-month. Of the 43 sold homes, 12% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 63% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lakewood, CA

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
12 Days14 Days+23.3%

Summary: Homes in Lakewood had an average of 14 days on market in May 2024, up by 23.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

38 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 Lakewood are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 43 homes were sold in Lakewood; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% 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 10 Days Ago

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