Hermosa Beach Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Hermosa Beach, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 17
- Median Sale Price: $2,805,000
- Average Sale Price: $4,126,471
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,767
- Average Days on Market: 39
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Hermosa Beach moved 9.5% down (from $3,100,000 to $2,805,000). The number of homes sold was 26.1% down compared to the prior month (23 vs. 17). Average days on market shifted 33.9% down (59 days to 39 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 2.0% up (from $2,750,000 to $2,805,000). Sales volume is 19.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Hermosa Beach's real estate market is showing signs of cooling after a brief spring surge, with some nuance worth examining. Median prices dipped 9.5% month-over-month to $2.8 million, though year-over-year they're still up 2%, suggesting the market hasn't fundamentally weakened—just normalized after what was likely an April peak. The real story is in the timing: homes are now sitting for 39 days on average, down significantly from 59 days last month, which signals improved buyer interest and faster movement despite the price pullback. The perfect sale-to-list ratio of 100% indicates sellers are pricing realistically and buyers are willing to meet them, a healthy market dynamic.
The inventory situation bears watching. With 64 active listings and a median asking price of $2.5 million, there's adequate supply, though many listings have been available for 58 days on average—suggesting some resistance at higher price points. The outsized gap between median and average sale price ($2.8M vs. $4.1M) reflects a small number of luxury sales skewing the average upward. Overall, Hermosa Beach is settling into a balanced, measured market after spring activity, where realistic pricing and genuine demand are keeping transactions moving at a reasonable pace.
Hermosa Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90254 | 17 | $2,805,000 | $1,767 | 39 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 11 | $3,100,000 | $2,045 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $3,787,500 | $1,359 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $2,400,000 | $1,148 |
| CONDO | 1 | $2,600,000 | $1,238 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $1,245,000 | $1,298 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 17 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 64 active listings in Hermosa Beach with a median asking price of $2,537,000 and an average of 58 days on market.
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