Is Cerritos, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Cerritos is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Cerritos has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Cerritos is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Cerritos, CA

How much do homes in Cerritos, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,049,500

$607/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$119,500(+12.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Cerritos have sold for 12.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Cerritos was $1,049,500 in May 2024, up 12.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $607.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $425K$281K
-33.9%
2 $510K$551K
+8.0%
3 $897.5K$920.5K
+2.6%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+10.2%
5+ $1.2M$1.3M
+10.1%

Summary: Cerritos housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Artesia
+20.3%
Cerritos
+12.8%
La Palma
+10.1%
Lakewood
+6.4%
Norwalk
+4.1%

Housing Supply in Cerritos, CA

How many homes are available in Cerritos, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
5259+13.5%

Summary: The Cerritos real estate market had 59 homes for sale in May 2024, a 13.5% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 78
+14.3%
3 2323
0.0%
4 1621
+31.3%
5+ 67
+16.7%

Summary: The Cerritos housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 31.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1922+15.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

5 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Cerritos, you could pay more than the asking price. 63.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 22 homes were sold or pending in Cerritos in May 2024, up by 15.8% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 23% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 64% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Cerritos, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Cerritos, CA?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
25 Days12 Days-52.4%

Summary: Homes in Cerritos had an average of 12 days on market in May 2024, down by 52.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

20 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Cerritos are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 22 homes were sold in Cerritos; 91% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 9 Days Ago

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