Is Lamont, CA 93241 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lamont is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 44% 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.
The Lamont housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Lamont, CA 93241 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $259,888. Overall, Lamont is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Kern County, homes here sell faster than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Randsburg 93554 (0% sold over asking) or Keene 93531 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Lamont real estate
Is Lamont a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Lamont, CA 93241 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 Lamont?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lamont sell over asking?
44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lamont?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Kern County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lamont?
The median sale price was $259,888 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $239 per square foot.
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