La Habra Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the La Habra, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 32
- Median Sale Price: $867,500
- Average Sale Price: $926,607
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $540
- Average Days on Market: 66
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in La Habra moved 9.8% up (from $790,000 to $867,500). The number of homes sold was 28.9% down compared to the prior month (45 vs. 32). Average days on market shifted 1.5% down (67 days to 66 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 0.6% down (from $872,500 to $867,500). Sales volume is 23.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
La Habra's housing market is showing mixed signals as we head into summer. While median prices jumped nearly 10 percent month-over-month to $867,500, this appears to be seasonal rather than a sustained surge—the year-over-year comparison shows prices are essentially flat, down just 0.6 percent. What's more noteworthy is that homes are selling very close to asking price at 99.5 percent, and days on market dropped slightly to 66 days. This suggests decent buyer demand despite higher prices and the inevitable seasonal slowdown many markets experience heading into late spring.
The real concern here is sales volume. We're seeing fewer homes actually close compared to last month and last year, which hints that some buyers may be pulling back as prices climb. The active inventory of 126 listings gives buyers reasonable options, but that pool isn't translating to faster sales volume. With interest rates still elevated and affordability pressures mounting, La Habra appears to be in a consolidation phase rather than experiencing robust growth. Buyers are selective, but those who are serious are willing to pay full price.
La Habra Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90631 | 32 | $867,500 | $540 | 66 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 22 | $946,000 | $541 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $395,150 | $571 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $600,000 | $494 |
| CONDO | 1 | $510,000 | $443 |
| OTHER | 1 | $1,900,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 7 |
| $750K+ | 20 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 126 active listings in La Habra with a median asking price of $775,000 and an average of 68 days on market.
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