78 homes in near Foster Elementary
Homes for Sale near Foster Elementary
Compton, CA
About Homes near Foster Elementary
About Compton: Foster Elementary is located in Compton. Compton is a city located in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated south of downtown Los Angeles. Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county, and in May 1888, was the eighth city in Los Angeles County to incorporate. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 95,740.
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of Foster Elementary in Compton (Topfind School Score: 9/10). The area around the school has 75 active listings.
Foster Elementary Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.5 months of supply, and 63% of current listings are under 30 days old. At the same time, 25% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, 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
$665K
↑ 4% 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
2.5 months of supply
Tight Supply75 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.5 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 ~46 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 15% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Foster Elementary Area
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
24,227 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $83K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$288K)
Price Reductions
19 listings have reduced their price
25% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.7% (~$38K)
Foster Elementary Area Market Overview
Foster Elementary is an elementary school in the Compton Unified district. Its Topfind School Score is 9. Homes in the Foster Elementary area carry a median list price of $665,000. Compared with Compton overall, that is a 2.3% premium. The median price moved from $630,000 in February to $655,000 in July, a 4.0% increase over six months. Right now 75 homes are on the market in the Foster Elementary area. Listings on this page are selected by distance to Foster Elementary, not by a confirmed attendance boundary. Confirm enrollment with the district.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near Foster Elementary
How many homes are for sale in Foster Elementary Area, CA?
There are currently 75 homes for sale in Foster Elementary Area, ranging from $300,000 to $2,300,000. 9 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in Foster Elementary Area?
The median list price in Foster Elementary Area is $665,000. Price per square foot averages $589. Prices are up 4.2% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in Foster Elementary Area?
Homes in Foster Elementary Area currently average 46 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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