Long Beach Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Long Beach, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 239
- Median Sale Price: $910,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,004,826
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $668
- Average Days on Market: 80
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Long Beach moved 6.1% up (from $858,000 to $910,000). The number of homes sold was 48.4% up compared to the prior month (161 vs. 239). Average days on market shifted 8.0% down (87 days to 80 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 1.7% up (from $895,000 to $910,000). Sales volume is 20.7% up year-over-year.
What This Means
March brought a noticeable surge to Long Beach's real estate market, with sales volume jumping nearly 50% from February and the median price climbing 6.1% to $910,000. This kind of spring activity is pretty typical—people start seriously house hunting as weather improves and school calendars loom. The big jump in sales volume combined with homes selling at 99.5% of list price suggests there's genuine buyer demand right now, though the year-over-year numbers tell a more measured story, with only modest gains compared to March 2025.
What's particularly interesting is how quickly homes are moving. Average days on market dropped to 80 days, and the active listing pool shows properties averaging just 63 days—a healthy turnover rate. That said, there's still decent inventory at 833 active listings, which means buyers have room to shop rather than jumping at the first offer. The spread between median ($910,000) and average sale price ($1,004,826) suggests a range of property types selling, with single-family homes dominating the mix.
The real story here is stability with spring momentum. Prices are up modestly year-over-year, inventory isn't depleted, and homes are selling fairly quickly without signs of panic buying. For Long Beach, it's a balanced market—neither a fire sale nor a feeding frenzy.
Long Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90815 | 41 | $1,000,000 | $692 | 58 |
| 90802 | 33 | $600,000 | $581 | 120 |
| 90803 | 29 | $1,560,000 | $918 | 93 |
| 90805 | 27 | $770,000 | $590 | 94 |
| 90804 | 27 | $525,000 | $608 | 86 |
| 90807 | 25 | $1,200,000 | $610 | 59 |
| 90808 | 22 | $1,049,687 | $715 | 47 |
| 90806 | 12 | $796,500 | $587 | 73 |
| 90814 | 10 | $870,000 | $678 | 92 |
| 90810 | 7 | $645,750 | $520 | 87 |
| 90813 | 6 | $781,500 | $606 | 63 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 128 | $1,007,500 | $737 |
| CONDOS | 58 | $490,000 | $612 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 39 | $1,310,000 | $472 |
| CONDO | 4 | $455,000 | $574 |
| OTHER | 4 | $1,367,500 | $308 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $845,000 | $546 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $138,450 | $150 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 12 |
| $400K - $499K | 21 |
| $500K - $749K | 45 |
| $750K+ | 156 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 833 active listings in Long Beach with a median asking price of $860,000 and an average of 63 days on market.
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