Lomita, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$898,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Lomita has 13 homes for sale at a median list price of $898,000, typically selling in about 34 days.
Lomita Market Analysis
Homes in Lomita, CA carry a median list price of $898,000. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $592. The median price moved from $1.1M in February to $900,000 in July, a 21.7% decrease over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 13 days. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. Right now 13 homes are on the market in Lomita, CA. 7 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Three bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $898,000, with two bedroom homes starting the range at $515,000. Single family homes make up about 53.8% of current inventory, with townhomes accounting for another 23.1%. Lomita, CA sits within the 90717 ZIP code.
Lomita Rental Market
Rentals in Lomita, CA carry a median asking rent of $3,850. The median rent moved from $3,295 in February to $4,995 in July, a 51.6% increase over six months. Right now 6 rentals are on the market in Lomita, CA.
Lomita Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 1.9 months of supply, and selling times have improved 45% versus six months ago. At the same time, 38% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and sale prices have eased 3% over the last six months, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$898K
↑ 0% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.9 months of supply
Tight Supply13 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 1.9 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~34 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 45% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Lomita
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
46%
Homeowners
54%
Renters
Homeownership is 9.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
7,506 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $314K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$455K)
Price Reductions
5 listings have reduced their price
38% of active listings
Average reduction: 2.9% (~$26K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Lomita, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Lomita, CA?
The median list price in Lomita is $898,000 as of August 2026, based on 13 active listings.
Is Lomita a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Lomita currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 1.9 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Lomita?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 13 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 34 days.
Are home prices in Lomita going up or down?
The median sale price in Lomita is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Lomita, CA?
There are 13 homes for sale in Lomita right now, including 1 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Lomita?
The median asking rent in Lomita is $3,850 per month, across 6 active rental listings.