Prices up, pace down. Buyers have more time to decide than last year. Sellers should price on the most recent comparable sales, since longer market times punish overpricing.
Median sale price$1,471,799+20.6% vs last year
Median price per sq ft$712+6.0% vs last year
Median days on market76+35 days
Sale-to-list ratio99.6%25.0% sold above list
Los Alamitos, three months ending September 2026. Source: Redfin, based on MLS and public records. Redfin rates the market very competitive.
What changed
- The median sale price rose 20.6% year over year to $1,471,799.
- Homes took 76 days to go under contract, versus 41 a year ago.
- Only about a dozen homes sold in September, so a few sales move the median a lot.
What it means for you
Buyers have more time to decide than last year. Sellers should price on the most recent comparable sales, since longer market times punish overpricing.
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Figures: Redfin, three months ending September 2026, read October 20, 2026. Medians in small areas can swing on a handful of sales.