Is Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hermosa Beach is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 23% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #653 of 1069 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Hermosa Beach housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 62 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (25% then), homes sold faster (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $2,418,204. Overall, Hermosa Beach is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell faster than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Hermosa Beach ranks #653 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mount Baldy 91759 (0% sold over asking) or Glendale 91210 (0% sold over asking), while Los Angeles 90057 (100% sold over asking) and Burbank 91502 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Hermosa Beach real estate
Is Hermosa Beach a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Hermosa Beach?
The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hermosa Beach sell over asking?
23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hermosa Beach?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Los Angeles County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hermosa Beach?
The median sale price was $2,418,204 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $1,247 per square foot.
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