Long Beach Single Family Market March 2026 Slide Presentation

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Long Beach, California March 2026 Housing Market Trends

Single Family Residence

- Months Supply: 1.9 months (MoM 11%; YoY -4%)
- Median Sold Price: $1,044,000 (MoM 7%)
- Sold-to-List Ratio: 99.81% (MoM -0%)
- Median Days on Market: 14 days
- Listing Snapshot: New: 199 ($1,095,000); Active: 226 ($1,162,500); Pending: 135 ($949,950)

Long Beach offers vibrant cultural experiences throughout the diverse downtown and neighboring market areas. As market conditions evolve, understanding inventory trends and timing your sale and purchase can create opportunities for you in 2026. 

For expert guidance in navigating both buying and selling in Long Beach, contact Julia Huntsman at Huntsman Properties.

 

Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996

What about the Smart Home Devices When a Long Beach Home is on the Market?

Keypad being set for smart device

The outside cameras and doorbell cameras are familiar to many people. But what about the interior of a home? Videos on during showings have been a showing occurrence for a number of years, but be aware of capturing sound without consent in California, which has certain restrictions about this. 

Smart devices generate and store data. So agents and buyers and other visitors to a home on the market should be aware that technology may impact privacy, and that conversations about a listing inside a property may not be confidential. While sellers are advised to give notice about video recording at the entrance to home visitors,  agents are not responsible for the installation of such technology, so parties should be aware of holding conversations about negotiations or other remarks while they are in the property.  Agents and buyers should actually assume that surveillance devices could be present when visiting a property, and act accordingly.  So do not discuss offer strategy, inspection findings, or other opinions about the property while you are in it.  It's easy to forget this, but even casual remarks may have an impact on the seller's impression of a prospective buyer and how a subsequent offer can be viewed.

A homeowner may not even be aware of the device's capacity, as privacy policies and  terms of setup can be lengthy, and then not reviewed after installation.  A buyer and agent should not take for granted the privacy of conversations while in a property.

Especially in new homes, connected technology is less of a "feature" and more part of the infrastructure.  So being more aware of how smart devices function can lessen any surprises after a showing. 

For more information about your home's value in this market, I can help with local market information in Long Beach and surrounding area. 

Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996

The ‘Ugliest House of the Year’ Gets a Dramatic Makeover

Remodeled Home

The house in this article is located in Boise, Idaho. It wasn't just ugly, it needed a lot of work, and the type of home even some investors would not want to work on.  The article shows several before and after photos (this image is after the work) which are worth examining well, because they show not only a major cleanup, but how living spaces can be reimagined. The owners invested $100,000 in the overhaul of this property.  They not only improved the property, but they helped to improve the neighborhood in the style that was already there.

 The work was accomplished in 6 weeks, and was a full scale overhaul with new plumbing, flooring, HVAC, paint, and new driveway, for this 4-bedroom home on a 9,000 sq.ft. lot.

The purchase price is not mentioned, but after work was done, it relisted for $624,000 and sold shortly thereafter. 

One thing for investors to know is that in California, disclosures to the buyer must include the work done to the property, regardless of how long the property was owned, which is usually just a few weeks or months. The responsibility to disclose is the same as an owner occupant who had lived there for a longer period of time. And, REALTORs throughout the country all have the same ethical obligations as found under the National Association of REALTORS, even though there is variance in different state laws.

 If you are thinking about making a change, or are wondering if you should sell or remodel, please contact me for help on your home's valuation. 

The ‘Ugliest House of the Year’ Gets a Dramatic Makeover: A trash-filled, ‘uninhabitable’ home sheds its title after a six-week transformation.

Long Beach 90815 Housing Update for February, 2026

90815 Housing Market

The housing market in the 90815 area of Long Beach remains very competitive. This zip code includes the higher end pricing of Bixby Hill and Park Estates, and the softer prices in Stratford Square. The median sold price for homes reached $1,210,000, while the average sold price was approximately $1,234,000. Homes are also selling quickly, with a median of just 7 days on the market.

Limited inventory continues to support strong home values, with about 1.08 months of supply, which still favors sellers. Over the past three months, more than 50 single family homes sold as listed on the MLS and public records, representing more than $61 million in total sales volume.  For the 44 homes sold via the MLS, the mid-point price was $1,159,000, with the lowest 14 homes selling between $685,000 and $975,000.

For homeowners, this means property values in the area remain stable with steady appreciation. For buyers, preparation and strong offers are key in this fast-moving market.

If you're curious about your home's current value or are considering buying or selling in the area, feel free to reach out.

 

 

Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996

FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) Rule In Effect March 1, 2026.

Signing forms for FinCEN

NOTE: 3-22-2026:  Update from CAR: "On March 19th, a Federal Judge in Texas struck down the FinCEN reporting requirements which had gone into effect on March 1st. Based on this development, FinCEN has stated that reporting is not currently required, and that reporting persons will not be subject to liability for failing to report while the order remains in force. Keep in mind that this decision will almost certainly be appealed."

 
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network published a Residential Real Estate Rule in 2024 which does require real estate closing services, i.e., title and escrow ("Reporting Persons"), to collect data on "certain" all cash transactions and report that information to FinCEN. This applies to the purchase of residential real estate, occupied by one to four families, a condo, single family house, or shares in a co-op, residential property in a mixed use residential/commercial building, all of which are located in the United States including territories and Indian lands.

In the words of the California Association of REALTORS, "Reporting persons are required to collect information from buyers and sellers on an “all-cash” purchase of residential real estate, regardless of location or price, and report the collected information to FinCEN if the buyer is an entity or trust.
Failure to do so can result in significant civil and criminal penalties. All-cash includes financing through parties not normally subject to reporting requirements, like many hard-money lenders. Reporting information includes name, address, taxpayer ID – including foreign jurisdiction if applicable, and applies to trustees, beneficial owners and signing individuals, as well as price, property address and account from which the purchase price was paid."

Notice that it concerns if the buyer is an entity or trust, including a living trust. This program is meant to combat money laundering--per the www.fincen.gov site: 

Information provided on Real Estate Reports is meant to help combat and deter money laundering by increasing transparency in the U.S. residential real estate sector. Although there are many legitimate reasons to use legal entities and trusts to own residential real property, illicit actors intent on laundering funds through residential real property often use legal entities and trusts to disguise their identities and make the proceeds of crime more difficult to identify. Illicit actors often favor non-financed transfers (including “all-cash” sales) of residential real estate to avoid scrutiny from financial institutions that have anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act. 

Escrow cannot close until the requested data is submitted via the Federal Reporting Requirement Purchase Addendum (a REALTOR form) and the Reporting Person (escrow or title) has determined the applicability; signing this form does not affect a transaction if it's determined the data collection does not apply to the particular transaction. In other words, the Reporting Persons bear the responsibility of making sure the FinCEN requirements are complied with so that escrow closes on time.

Also, escrow may have an additional charge for handling this additional requirement. Reporting information includes name, address, taxpayer ID – including foreign jurisdiction if applicable, and applies to trustees, beneficial owners and signing individuals, as well as price, property address and account from which the purchase price was paid. 

 More information at https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#A_1

Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996

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Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996

Long Beach Sales January 2026

Long Beach Market January 2026

Long Beach saw a January 2026 increase of over 12% in median sales price compared to January 2025 for single family houses, and an increase over 9% in average selling price.

 

The condo prices tell a different story: The median sales price is practically the same compared to one year ago, but the average condo price citywide has decreased almost 9% compared to one year ago! And, there are more condos on the market now than single family homes. There are numerous reasons for that, as the insurance market and balcony inspection rules have had an impact on homeowner associations. 

 

Area average sale prices in January 2026 for several

zip codes in Long Beach: 

 

90803 - SFR - $3,225,000

90803 - Condo - $700,000

90806 - SFR - $787,500

90806 - Condo - $515,000

90815 - SFR - $1,238,067

90815 - Condo - $762,500

90808 - SFR - $1,090,100

90808 - Condo - $872,000

90805 - SFR - $721,917

90805 - Condo - $513,246 (for last 12 months)

90807 - SFR - $1,214,250

90807 - Condo - $413,333 

Buyers may be interested to know that there are down payment assistance programs available (please find them on my website below), that there are sellers willing to do rate buydowns to assist buyers get into their home, and VA and FHA loan are still very advantageous for both condo and house purchases. 

Manufactured housing opportunities also exist in Long Beach and surrounding areas, another way to buy a larger single family home for less money.

Please contact me for more information. 

Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996

Long Beach 2025 Sales Price Report for Houses and Condos

Long Beach December Market

The average sales prices in Long Beach for a Single Family Residence in  2025 (as reported in CRMLS), leading to a highest point in June, down to $1,114,859 in December.

• $1,132,231 - January
• $1,058,802 - February
• $1,188,403 - March 
• $1,266,298 - June 
• $1,108,575 - October 
• $1,086,980 - November
• $1,114,859 - December 

 Condos in Long Beach followed a similar trajectory but with July being the highest point. In August, condos reached 5.5 months of inventory, meaning it would take 5.5 months to sell all remaining inventory if no new properties came on the market.  This is what used to be considered a "normal" market, close to 6 months. However, condos are taking long than houses to sell, which is unusual considering they are much more affordable than single family homes. Condo sellers are having to deal with HOA issues such as completing the required balcony inspections and repairs, as well as higher insurance demands on some HOAs (not all).  For example, in December the days active in the MLS for condos was 51, while for houses it was 32 days.

• $551,426 - January
• $512,202 - February
• $575,555 - March 
• $616,510 - July 
• $544,335 - October 
• $539,899 - November
• $538,944 - December 

 

Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996

2025 Remodeling Impact Report by National Associations of REALTORS

For this year's post on remodeling, I'm using the NAR report which actually came out in April of 2025. There are other remodeling reports, which are based on national regions, however, this time I'm referring to the NAR report because it also includes what REALTORS often recommend to their sellers based on what they are seeing in the local market and the shift in home preferences. This is a 29 page report put together by the NAR Research Staff and the organization's Chief Economist and Deputy Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun and Jessica Lautz.

Four main areas of report discuss Top Joy Scores and Cost Recovery, REALTOR Perception of Demand, Consumer Approach to Remodeling and Methodology.  If you'd like to see the entire document, please just ask, my contact information is below for call or text. 

As many sellers in the current market are discovering, home buyers are less willing to compromise on the condition of the home. Expectations are high, and buyers attitude towards DIY projects is much lower than in years past. There can be several reasons for that, but there is a clear trend in shorter days on market for improved and well staged properties.

The three top projects that received a perfect Joy Score of 10 were an added primary bedroom suite, a kitchen upgrade, and new roofing. In addition, REALTOR estimates of likely dollar value added to the house at resale was compared to the estimated cost of each project provided by National Association of Remodeling Institute members, the highest percentage cost recovered on a project was 100% for a new steel door. Out of 12 listed projects in the report for highest to lowest cost recovery, a bathroom renovation brought 50%, while a complete kitchen renovation brought 60% of cost recovery. Why? Possibly because home buyers have come to expect these two areas to be renovated in all homes they see, whereas vinyl windows brought a 74% cost recovery.  Out of the 12 projects under Joy Score, a new garage door was the lowest at 7, with a new front door at 7.5 (yet these two projects may uplift the overall exterior appeal of the home to many buyers). 

REALTOR perception of buyer demand: "REALTORS® often suggest a homeowner take on a project remodel before attempting to sell their home. The top projects REALTORS® recommended potential sellers take on are painting the entire home, painting one room, and new roofing."

Since 2020, REALTORS® have seen home preferences shift. The top remodeled areas NAR members have seen an increased buyer demand for in the last two years have been kitchen upgrades, new roofing, and a bathroom renovation.  While not everyone has a complete kitchen and bathroom renovation in their budget prior to selling, painting is one of the top recommendations to prepare a home for the market. And, new roofing in today's insurance market may be absolutely essential if it is past a certain age, in order to both make the buyer happy and not present any insurance issues before closing.

Consumers generally remodel to replace worn out surfaces and materials, and 54% used a line of credit to pay for the project. Consumers are looking for better livability and better functionality. 

More in depth information is contained in the NAR report and more information on remodeling can be found at https://remodelingdoneright.nari.org .

Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996

Long Beach Market Update for November 2025

November data for Long Beach market

Both median and average sales prices for a single family home have increased over 1% in the last 12 months, however the percent of original list price has decreased over the same time period by 1%. 

However, comparing Nov. 2024 to Nov. 2025, the average sales price of a single family home has decreased by about 7%, while the median has increased by 12%, possibly meaning that more sales have taken place in the higher market compared to one year ago.

The inventory of homes in November decreased by 11% compared to one year ago, a story that has been repeated over and over in many markets. 

Condo prices have softened even more:  days on market until sale have lengthened from 41 days to 51 days, the median and average sale prices have noticeably decreased with average sales price decreasing from $621,740 to $546,389 a decrease of 12%!  Condos are impacted significantly by the financial health of the HOA, increasing owner insurance costs, and increasing demands by insurers to update certain features in the common area such as roofing and electrical. In fact, these demands are on all types of residential properties, but HOA associations may feel it more depending on their financial health, i.e., reserves and overall maintenance. This does not mean that all condominiums are not performing well, only that carefully investigating during escrow should be done.

To find properties on the market, just go to my property search page on my website below. 

If you are interested in a home or investment purchase in 2026, please contact me. I'd be happy to put my experience to work for you. 

Julia Huntsman, REALTOR, Broker | http://www.abodes.realestate | 562-896-2609 | California Lic. #01188996