Is Long Beach, CA 90805 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Long Beach is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 41% 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.

Competition score65/ 100

More competitive than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #483 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

Months of supply3.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list41%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market49Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$536▼ −6.6% vs. last year

The Long Beach housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 41% of homes in Long Beach, CA 90805 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 80 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 51%, homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $744,673. Overall, Long Beach is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Long Beach ranks #483 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 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.

Nearby markets

Acton 93510Buyer’s market $366 /sq ftAgoura Hills 91301Balanced $584 /sq ftAlhambra 91801Seller’s market $576 /sq ftAlhambra 91803Seller’s market $620 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Long Beach real estate

Is Long Beach a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Long Beach, CA 90805 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 Long Beach?

The typical home went under contract in 49 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Long Beach sell over asking?

41% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Long 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 Long Beach?

The median sale price was $744,673 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $536 per square foot.

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