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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing South Bay is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in South Bay, CA

How much do homes in South Bay, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,296,232

$761/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$96,574(+8.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in South Bay have sold for 8.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in South Bay was $1,296,232 in October 2024, up 8.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $761.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $543K$549K
+1.1%
2 $760K$818.1K
+7.7%
3 $1.1M$1.2M
+6.6%
4 $1.6M$1.7M
+6.4%
5+ $2.5M$2.8M
+11.4%

Summary: South Bay housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

S. Redondo Beach W. of Pacific Coast Highway
+21.0%
West Torrance
+14.4%
South Bay
+8.1%
S. Redondo Beach N. of Torrance Blvd.
+1.9%

Housing Supply in South Bay, CA

How many homes are available in South Bay, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,5441,559+1.0%

Summary: The South Bay real estate market had 1,559 homes for sale in October 2024, a 1.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 5252
0.0%
2 267261
-2.2%
3 585573
-2.1%
4 392415
+5.9%
5+ 248258
+4.0%

Summary: The South Bay housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
327369+12.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

183 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

51 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

135 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in South Bay, you may be able to get a good deal. 49.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 369 homes were sold or pending in South Bay in October 2024, up by 12.8% month-over-month. Of the 369 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 37% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for South Bay, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
28 Days38 Days+32.3%

Summary: Homes in South Bay had an average of 38 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 32.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

229 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

99 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

41 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 369 homes were sold in South Bay; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 16 Days Ago

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