Is Long Beach a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Long Beach is currently a balanced market with 4.8 months of supply. 37.6% of homes sell above asking price, and 32.5% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Long Beach is 64/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Long Beach?

The median home price in Long Beach is $914,000, up 14.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $617. Homes sell in a median of 61 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Long Beach, California?

On a $914,000 home in Long Beach, a traditional listing agent charges around $27,420 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $73,120 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $26,421, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $23,921 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Long Beach agent?

A traditional Long Beach listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $27,420 on a $914,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $26,421–$23,921 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Long Beach?

The median home in Long Beach currently spends 61 days on the market before going under contract. 32.5% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 20.6% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in California?

No. California does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $914,000 home, that could save you up to $23,921.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in California. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $27,420 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Long Beach, California?

The median home in Long Beach sells for $914,000 with prices up 14.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $27,420 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $23,921.

Long Beach Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

64out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

64/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Long Beach market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

4.8 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. California average is 3.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 14.7% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.2% below list. California average is 99.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

37.6% of homes selling above list price — 27% above the California average of 29.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

61 median days on market — 6 days slower than the California average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

32.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 37.1% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

20.6% of listings have dropped their price. California average is 20.8%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$914,000

+14.7%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$617

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

99.8%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

4.8

Balanced

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

37.6%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

20.6%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

32.5%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$779,409 → $914,000

▲17.3%

$900K$850K$800K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Long Beach?

The average Long Beach homeowner saves $23,921 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $914,000 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Long Beach home value

$914,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$27,420

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Long Beach?

The total cost to sell a house in Long Beach in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $27,420 with a traditional 3% commission on a $914,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$27,420	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$25,5922.8% avg	$18,280~2% avg	$18,280~2% avg	$25,5922.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$13,710	$13,710	$13,710	$13,710
Total cost	$66,722	$35,489	$32,989	$39,302
Net proceeds	$847,278	$878,511	$881,011	$874,698
You save	—	$23,921	$26,421	$27,420No support