Paul Fernandez — 200+ transactions, 103% list-to-sold ratio, 25-day average days on market. Your Long Beach real estate expert.
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| Metric | Long Beach This City | Downey | Cerritos | Norwalk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,028,373 | $884,889 | $1,009,132 | $757,041 |
| Days on market | 35 days | 33 days | 24 days | 27 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
Source: Infosparks MLS data, September 2026. Updated monthly.
This is a market where the right pricing strategy isn't just important - it's the difference between a bidding war and a price reduction.
The city's neighborhoods function as distinct markets. Bixby Knolls (90807) has emerged as the creative-class hub - mid-century modern homes, Atlantic Avenue cafes, and a $790K median. Downtown and Shoreline Village offer urban high-rise condos from $400K-$800K for buyers who want waterfront access without single-family commitment.
For sellers, the challenge is positioning to the correct buyer pool: a Bixby Knolls listing marketed to coastal buyers misses the mark, and a Naples listing priced to inland comps leaves money on the table.
Before choosing a listing agent, review this editorial comparison from Sold With Paul: Compare Long Beach real estate agents before you list.
Sellers who miss their initial pricing window pay for it in extended DOM and reduced negotiating power. Paul's Infosparks data tracks Long Beach across all eleven zip codes, giving his sellers neighborhood-level precision in a market where citywide averages are meaningless.
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