Seal Beach, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$465,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Seal Beach has 83 homes for sale at a median list price of $465,000, typically selling in about 58 days.
Seal Beach Market Analysis
Buyers in Seal Beach, CA are looking at a median list price of $465,000. Per square foot, the median stands at $470. Since February, the median price has moved down about 1.1% to $435,000 as of July.
It takes about 21 days for the typical home here to go under contract. Seal Beach, CA has 83 active listings on the market right now. 19 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $252,500 median for one bedroom homes to $2.5M for five bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is co-ops, about 65.1% of the mix, with single family homes accounting for another 24.1%. Seal Beach, CA sits within the 90740 ZIP code.
Seal Beach Rental Market
Renters in Seal Beach, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $4,500. Since February, the median rent has moved down about 62.6% to $1,495 as of July. Seal Beach, CA has 5 active rental listings on the market right now.
Seal Beach Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.6 months of supply, yet 48% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and the typical home takes about 58 days to sell, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$465K
↓ 8% 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
2.6 months of supply
Tight Supply83 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.6 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 ~58 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 slowdown has deepened 20% versus six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 47% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Seal Beach
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
76%
Homeowners
24%
Renters
Homeownership is 20.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
12,948 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $560K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$1.5M)
Price Reductions
40 listings have reduced their price
48% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.3% (~$29K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Seal Beach, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Seal Beach, CA?
The median list price in Seal Beach is $465,000 as of August 2026, based on 83 active listings.
Is Seal Beach a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Seal Beach currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.6 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Seal Beach?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 21 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 58 days.
Are home prices in Seal Beach going up or down?
The median sale price in Seal Beach is down about 8.0% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Seal Beach, CA?
There are 83 homes for sale in Seal Beach right now, including 6 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Seal Beach?
The median asking rent in Seal Beach is $4,500 per month, across 5 active rental listings.