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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing South LA is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, South LA was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

South LA is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in South LA, CA

How much do homes in South LA, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$708,187

$543/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$40,644(+6.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in South LA have sold for 6.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in South LA was $708,187 in October 2024, up 6.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $543.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $390K$490K
+25.6%
2 $565.7K$600K
+6.1%
3 $675.3K$710K
+5.1%
4 $750K$750K
0.0%
5+ $975K$1.0M
+2.6%

Summary: South LA housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Vermont Slauson
+14.9%
South LA
+6.1%
Harvard Park
+3.7%

Housing Supply in South LA, CA

How many homes are available in South LA, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,0491,120+6.8%

Summary: The South LA real estate market had 1,120 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2825
-10.7%
2 219234
+6.8%
3 369384
+4.1%
4 193208
+7.8%
5+ 240269
+12.1%

Summary: The South LA housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
164171+4.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

65 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

23 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

83 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in South LA, you could pay more than the asking price. 48.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 171 homes were sold or pending in South LA in October 2024, up by 4.3% month-over-month. Of the 171 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 49% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for South LA, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
33 Days43 Days+30.6%

Summary: Homes in South LA had an average of 43 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 30.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

90 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

53 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

28 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 171 homes were sold in South LA; 53% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% 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 21 Days Ago

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