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

New California Laws in 2026 Affecting Real Estate Transactions

New Laws for 2026

Every year there is a plethora of bills that are passed into California law with varying effective dates for the  coming year. Here are just a few of real estate laws which may be of interest for clients in residential real estate transactions. 

• HOA Balcony: This new law adds to the standard package of HOA disclosures the most recent HOA balcony inspection report. It mandates that an HOA will make available for inspection all balcony inspection reports. Revises the requirements of the balcony inspection report to require a summary page indicating among other things the balconies identified as posing an immediate safety threat.  Senate Bill 410: Civil Code §§ 4525, 4528, 5200 and 5551. Effective January 1, 2026. 

• Third Hand Smoking: It is the sole responsibility of sellers to disclose actual knowledge of any residue from smoking tobacco or nicotine products in residential real estate sales, or any history of occupants smoking tobacco or nicotine products on the property. Applies to Residential 1-4 property.  Assembly Bill 455 is codified as Business & Professions Code § 10084.2, Civil Code § 1102.6k, and Health and Safety Code § 25417.2. Effective January 1, 2026. 

Anti Money Laundering: Starting March 1, 2026, any escrow or title company responsible for closing must submit reports to FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) if all of the following apply: Residential 1-4 real estate is purchased (incl. vacant land, depending on intended construction) , the buyer is a legal entity or trust, the transaction is all cash or being financed with certain lenders. In that case the legal names, dates of birth, addresses, DBAS, citizenship and TINs of the buyers and sellers, and their entities, must be obtained and reported to FinCEN. Without this information provided, the escrow will not close. Also, there are certain exemptions to this reporting rule, so further advice should be obtained.

 Landlord/Tenant: Deposits: Electronic return of security deposits is the default option when the initial deposit was made electronically, unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Upon termination of tenancy, the landlord must send notice of the right to receive the security electronically if paid electronically, unless otherwise agreed to in writing. However, return of itemization of deposit is via mail by default unless landlord and tenant agree to an address or email provided by the tenant. Assembly Bill 414 is codified as Civil Code § 1950.5. Effective January 1, 2026.  Stoves and Refrigerators: Requires the landlord to provide both a stove and a refrigerator, maintained in good working order, as a condition of habitability. The tenant may choose to provide their own refrigerator by mutual agreement when the lease is signed. 

 Digitally altered images in Advertising:  A real estate broker or salesperson, or person acting on their behalf, who includes a digitally altered image in an advertisement or other promotional material for the sale of real property shall include in the advertisement or promotional material a statement disclosing that the image has been altered and a link to a publicly accessible internet website, URL, or QR code that includes, and clearly identifies, the original, unaltered image. The statement must be conspicuous, located adjacent to the image, and indicate that the unaltered image can be accessed through the link.  If the advertisement is posted on an internet website over which the broker or salesperson or person acting on their behalf, has control, they may alternatively include the unaltered version of the image. This law applies to images altered with photo editing software or AI, but does not apply when only common photo editing adjustments are made.

Balcony Inspection 3+ Units:  If a building owner confirms the presence of asbestos during a balcony inspection and is unable to complete the inspection as a result, the owner will have an additional nine months to complete necessary asbestos abatement. After asbestos abatement, the owner will have no more than three months to complete the balcony inspection. This extension does not apply to common interest developments. NOTE: Existing law requires an inspection by January 1, 2026, of balconies, staircases and associated waterproofing elements (among other structures) for buildings with three or more multi-family dwelling units.

 HOA Fines:  HOA fines are limited to $100 per violation unless the violation relates to health or safety in common areas. Criticism of this new law includes lack of definition of "health and safety", among other things.  

The above are only brief summaries about just some of the new laws for 2026. California Association of Realtors has reviewed and revised appropriate forms, as well as include new ones, for real estate transactions.  New advisories in some cases are set up to disclose and inform the parties to a transaction. For more information on these laws, please contact me, I will be happy to provide a more complete and extensive description. Alternatively, in some cases you should seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor. 

 

What's On the Market in Long Beach 90808?

Homes in The Ranchos

Currently, there are 20 single family homes for sale in this Long Beach zip code 90808 as of 12/16/2025.  This zip code embraces areas known as El Dorado Park Estates, Lakewood Village, South of Conant, Carson Park, and the Ranchos, all of which mostly have completely different home styles depending on the years built and the builder convention.  

 The top price in these active listings is a home in Lakewood Village listed at $1,750,000, a large two-story home which is looking for the right buyer after being on the market for 131 days. If you go to the link below, you can get more information on this 1943 home. There are four other homes on the market in Lakewood Village, starting at $1,099,000.  The lowest price home in this group is listed at $1,049,000 in the South of Conant area. A home in the Ranchos, developed by builder Cliff May, is listed at $1,395,000 and is newer on the market at 11 days. If you like the style of S&S construction (also known as Shapell) you may like the larger two story homes in El Dorado Park Estates, one current listing is listed at $1,399,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with many upgrades. 

The homes on the market in this zip code are located between Del Amo Blvd. on the north and Spring St. on the south.  The Long Beach airport, El Dorado Park with its many recreational facilities, and Heartwell Park are all within the area, as well as the 605 and 405 freeways.  

At the lower price point, there are 8 homes listed under $1,000,000, as low as $780,000 for a two bedroom home which could be a switch for buyers who would prefer a house over a condo. The median area list price is $1,195,000, which is mostly the price point for California Heights at this time. And just remember, FHA and VA loans are available for this market also.

Whether you're thinking about a larger home or smaller home, just look for listings in these areas, and go to this MLS search at https://www.abodes.realestate/mls-property-search and input 90808 in the Zip Code search box. I have been helping buyers and sellers for 30+ years in Long Beach, including these areas! Feel free to call, text or email.

A new feature on my website are auto-updated reports for many sections of Long Beach--just go to https://www.abodes.realestate/market-reports-newsletter then refresh the report after downloading it. They auto update every 2 days, but try checking at least once a month.

 

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

What Does a 6% Interest Rate Mean for Mortgages in Our Market?

According to National Association of REALTORS® research, a 1% decrease in mortgage interest rates could add about 5.5 million households, including 1.6 million renters, to the pool of potential buyers.  Today, the Federal Reserve cut rates by .25% https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/live-coverage-federal-reserve-cuts-interest-rates-by-025-powell-warns-theres-no-risk-free-path-134139574.html  How will further decrease to 6% affect different markets--below is a scenario by National Association of Realtors for the So Cal metro region:

   Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

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☞ 2.7% increase in the share of households who qualify at lower mortgage rates.

☞ 15.2% of households that can qualify with 6% mortgage rate.

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If mortage rates fell from 7% to 6%...
☞ 122,864 more households would afford the median-priced home.

☞ While 10% of these households typically buy a home...

12,286 additional home sales are expected in the next 12 to 18 months in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.

 

 

 

 Data Source: NAR Calculations, U.S. Census data
Chart by Jovi Dai/National Association of REALTORS®

 

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

Los Angeles County Single Family and Condo Market in October 2025

Market Update Data for LA County

Single-Family Homes Prices for October 2025

The single-family market in Los Angeles County showed mixed but generally stable performance in October 2025:

• New Listings: Down 5.2%, indicating slightly reduced seller activity.

• Pending Sales: Fell 15.3%, reflecting softer buyer demand.

• Closed Sales: Up 4.5%, suggesting that previously delayed transactions may have closed.

• Days on Market: Increased from 33 to 40 days (+21.2%), signaling slower market pace.

Pricing:

• Median Sales Price: Essentially flat at $999,942 (+0.1%).

• Average Sales Price: Increased 5.3%, reaching $1.47M, pointing to strength at higher price tiers.

• Percent of List Price Received: Slightly lower at 99.7%.

• Inventory: Nearly unchanged (down 0.5%), maintaining a 3.7-month supply.

Year-to-Date: Prices remain higher than 2024 levels, with median price up 4.6%, but sales volume remains nearly flat.

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Townhomes & Condominiums

The condo and townhouse segment showed increased supply but weakening demand:

• New Listings: Up 11.5%, providing more options for buyers.

• Pending Sales: Down 18.0%, highlighting a significant drop in buyer activity.

• Closed Sales: Nearly flat, slipping 0.6%.

• Days on Market: Lengthened from 41 to 50 days (+22%), showing slower absorption.

Pricing:

• Median Sales Price: Declined 2.7% to $675,000.

• Average Sales Price: Down 2.7%, though YTD average price is up 3.2%, suggesting recent softness following earlier strength.

• Percent of List Price Received: Slightly weaker at 99.0%.

• Inventory: Rose sharply by 18.8%, pushing months of supply to 5.4, indicating a more favorable environment for buyers.

Year-to-Date: Both pending and closed sales remain below 2024 levels, accompanied by modest price softening.

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Overall Market Takeaways for Los Angeles County

• Single-family homes are holding value, though market activity has slowed.

• Condos/townhomes are experiencing rising inventory and declining prices, shifting negotiating leverage toward buyers.

• Longer days on market across both segments indicate a less competitive environment compared to 2024.

 

 

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

Considering Solar Panels? Investigate Companies Carefully

Rooftop solar panels have been extremely popular as an energy saving option in an era of rising electricity costs. But be careful before you buy or lease: there have been increased bankruptcies in the industry, and tariffs and inflation have also affected costs for solar panels.  Government rebates, tax incentives and lower interest rates are already gone or will expire at the end of 2025. To find out how you may be affected if you have already bought or leased, or if you are planning to buy or lease, you can find a list of companies at Solar Insure naming companies that have gone out of business.  To research current clean energy options, go to DSIRE for options in California (other states also included). 

If you are stilling planning on installing solar panels, check out the Better Business Bureau website, and look up solar and installer reviews at https://www.solarreviews.com/ 

 This is not only important for your pocket book now, but if you plan on selling, you should be up to date on information about your solar panels because this is information you must pass on to your buyers who will be inquiring about the status and/or cost of assuming a home with solar panels. The REALTOR Seller Property Questionnaire asks: 

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 The Solar Advisory and Questionnaire form for a REALTOR transaction also includes the following:

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 If you have questions, please feel free to contact me! To find out more information about the market, go to my website below.

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

Homes for Sale in 90807--California Heights, Bixby Knolls, Virginia Country Club Areas

1920s Spanish Style In Cal Heights

Currently, there are 25 single family homes for sale in this Long Beach zip code as of 11/3/2025.  California Heights is part of a historic district, with Spanish/Mediterranean style one and two-story homes mostly built in the 1920s and 1930s; next to it is Bixby Terrace, an attractive area with what are considered "traditional" style 1940s homes; and larger higher priced homes are found in Bixby Knolls, Los Cerritos, and Virginia Country Club.

 The top price in Virginia Country Club is a listing at $3,582,000, a gorgeous home which is looking for the right buyer after being on the market for 163 days. If you go to the link below, you can get more information on this classic. Other homes in the same price range and general location are listed over $2,500,000 and may include an ADU, 4 bedrooms, or lots of  garage space. Homes facing the Virginia Country Club golf course get a very spacious and wide view from their patios and living rooms.

At the lower price point, there are 8 homes listed under $1,000,000, as low as $780,000 for a two bedroom home which could be a switch for buyers who would prefer a house over a condo. The median area list price is $1,195,000, which is mostly the price point for California Heights at this time. And just remember, FHA and VA loans are available for this market also.

Attraction in this area include shops and restaurants along Atlantic Ave, community events such as First Fridays which is a neighborhood night out for local dining and visiting shops. The Long Beach Exchange has even more business, shopping and dining opportunities, located in the former area of Douglas Aircraft and Boeing.

Whether you're thinking about a larger home or historic homes, just look for listings in these areas, and go to this MLS search at https://www.abodes.realestate/mls-property-search and input 90807 in the Zip Code search box. I have been helping buyers and sellers for 30+ years in Long Beach, including these areas! Feel free to call, text or email.

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