The short answer: Over the three months ending September 2026, Long Beach homes sold for a median of $909,567 (rose 9.3% year over year) at 99.6% of list price, after a median of 47 days on market. Pricing from the most comparable recent sales and preparing the home before it lists are what move those numbers in your favor.
How long does it take to sell a house in Long Beach?
Over the three months ending September 2026, the median Long Beach home went under contract in about 47 days. Add roughly 30 days of escrow and two to four weeks of preparation before listing, and most sellers should plan on about 3 to 5 months from first walk-through to closing.
What drives home values in Long Beach?
The neighborhood above all, then water or view, lot size, parking, original character versus remodel, and permitted additions or second units.
| Area | Median sale | vs last year | $/sq ft | Days on market | Sale-to-list | Homes sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Island | $1,859,479 | +11.8% | $823 | 59 | 95.2% | 11 |
| Belmont Shore | $1,599,552 | -1.6% | $924 | 55 | 98.8% | 21 |
| Belmont Heights | $1,162,674 | -8.4% | $718 | 63 | 98.0% | 27 |
| Bixby Knolls | $1,104,690 | +3.7% | $650 | 32 | 100.1% | 35 |
| Los Cerritos | $1,122,186 | -19.3% | $537 | 49 | 95.3% | 10 |
| El Dorado Park Estates | $1,548,566 | +15.6% | $746 | 24 | 101.9% | 7 |
| Long Beach | $909,567 | +9.3% | $641 | 47 | 99.6% | 653 |
All home types, three months ending September 2026. Source: Redfin Data Center (MLS and public records): Naples Island · Belmont Shore · Belmont Heights · Bixby Knolls · Los Cerritos · El Dorado Park Estates · Long Beach. Areas with few sales swing month to month.
How to prepare
Price by neighborhood, not citywide. For older homes, consider sewer and foundation inspections before listing; for condos, gather HOA documents early.
- Start with a personal pricing review: a walk-through and the most comparable recent sales, not an online estimate.
- Get a net sheet of every cost: commission, escrow and title, the county documentary transfer tax ($1.10 per $1,000 of price in both Orange and Los Angeles counties; ask escrow whether any city tax applies), repairs and staging.
- Make targeted repairs and touch-ups rather than big remodels.
How Eunice markets a home
Professional photography, a launch timed to the market, the MLS and the major portals, and direct outreach to the agents most likely to have a buyer. Offers are laid out side by side so you can compare price, terms, contingencies and timing, with regular updates through escrow.
Need to sell your house fast in Long Beach?
There are two honest routes. A cash or instant-offer buyer can close quickly, usually at a lower price than the open market. Listing with a short preparation window and a price set from recent sales often gets a faster sale at a better net. Eunice can show you both numbers side by side so you can choose.
A recent example
Eunice represented the seller of a 3-bedroom, 2,290 sq ft home with a Los Alamitos (90720) address that sold for $1,775,000 in July 2024, 11% above list after 7 days on the market, according to public records on Homes.com. Past results don't guarantee future ones.
Talk to Eunice about a home in Long Beach
Call or text (562) 714-1565, email hello@homesbyeunice.com, or start online.
Questions people ask
What is my Long Beach home worth?
The best estimate comes from recent sales of homes like yours on nearby streets, adjusted for size, condition and lot. As a starting point, the median Long Beach sale was $909,567 over the three months ending September 2026, at about $641 per square foot. See how values are set here or request a free pricing review.
Is now a good time to sell in Long Beach?
Homes sold for 99.6% of list price on average over the three months ending September 2026, and 38.4% sold above list, with prices rose 9.3% year over year. Timing also depends on your next move; see buying and selling at the same time.
Who is a good real estate agent to sell my Long Beach home?
Look for someone who knows Long Beach sales closely, explains pricing with real comparable sales, and has public reviews you can read. Eunice Oh, Realtor with Keller Williams Pacific Estates, has 10 five-star reviews on Zillow and Yelp; read them here.
Do I need to make repairs before selling?
Not always. Targeted repairs, safety items and anything an inspection is sure to flag usually pay off; big remodels right before listing rarely do. A pre-listing inspection helps you decide.