Is Morro Bay, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Morro Bay is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Morro Bay, CA

How much do homes in Morro Bay, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$927,000

$678/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$27,000(+3.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Morro Bay have sold for 3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Morro Bay was $927,000 in May 2024, up 3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $678.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $515K$592.5K
+15.0%
2 $789K$774.5K
-1.8%
3 $1.0M$1.0M
-6.1%
4 $1.2M$1.1M
-6.0%
5+ $1.6M-
N/A

Summary: Morro Bay housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Cayucos
+11.5%
Morro Bay
+3.0%
Los Osos
-0.8%
North Coast
-2.5%

Housing Supply in Morro Bay, CA

How many homes are available in Morro Bay, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
4244+4.8%

Summary: The Morro Bay real estate market had 44 homes for sale in May 2024, a 4.8% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 32
-33.3%
2 1312
-7.7%
3 2124
+14.3%
4 34
+33.3%
5+ 22
0.0%

Summary: The Morro Bay housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
98-11.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Morro Bay, you may be able to get a good deal. 37.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in Morro Bay in May 2024, down by 11.1% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 38% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Morro Bay, CA

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
54 Days22 Days-58.1%

Summary: Homes in Morro Bay had an average of 22 days on market in May 2024, down by 58.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

6 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 8 homes were sold in Morro Bay; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% 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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