Huntington Beach Real Estate Update | May 2023

The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2023 to April 2023. You will see data comparisons between April and the previous month, the last three months and April 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average & Median Sales Price

The median sales price in April 2023 was $1,325,000, equal to the previous month and -6.03% lower than $1,410,000 from April 2022. The April 2023 median sales price was at a mid level compared to April 2022 and 2021. The average sales price in April 2023 was $1,548,643, down -1.43% from $1,571,165 from the previous month and -4.99% lower than $1,629,972 from April 2022. The April 2023 average sale price was at a mid level compared to April 2022 and 2021.


Sales Price / List Price Ratio

The sales price/list price ratio is the average sale price divided by the average list price for sold properties expressed as a percentage. If it is above 100%, homes are selling for more than the list price. If it is less than 100%, homes are selling for less than the list price.  The April 2023 sales price/list price ratio was 99.91%, up from 98.74% from the previous month and down from 105.16% from April 2022.


Number of Properties Sold & Absorption Rate

The number of properties sold in April 2023 was 75, up 4.17% from 72 from the previous month and -21.05% lower than 95 from April 2022. The April 2023 sales were at its lowest level compared to April 2022 and 2021. Absorption rate is the avg number of sales per month divided by the total number of available properties.


Average Days on Market

The average days on market (DOM) is the number of days a property is on the market before it sells. An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards a buyer’s market, a downward trend tends to indicate a move towards seller’s market. The DOM for April 2023 was 34 days, down -30.61% from 49 days from the previous month and 25.93% higher than 27 days from April 2022. The April 2023 DOM was at its highest level compared with April 2022 and 2021.


Average Sales Price per Square Foot


Inventory & MSI

The number of properties for sale in April 2023 was 157, up 19.85% from 131 from the previous month and 12.95% higher than 139 from April 2022. The April 2023 inventory was at its highest level compared with April 2022 and 2021. A comparatively lower MSI is more beneficial for sellers while a higher MSI is better for buyers. The April 2023 MSI of 2.09 months was at its highest level compared with April 2022 and 2021.


New Listings

The number of new listings in April 2023 was 124, up 29.17% from 96 from the previous month and -3.12% lower than 128 from April 2022. The April 2023 listings were at its lowest level compared to April 2022 and 2021.

About the Author

The real estate industry continues to evolve, and I pride myself on being on the cutting edge, finding new ways to work with clients to achieve their real estate goals.

My real estate experience coupled with insight of industry trends ensures that I stay one step ahead of other realtors. I enjoy making sense of the complex real estate market in Southern California, and look forward to teaming with you and exceeding your expectations.

My passion for winning stretches back to my time playing professional baseball, and I know that hard work pays off-let me hit a home run for you! I’m committed to delivering your dream home or selling your current property at a winning price.

Affiliations: California association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Relocation Specialists.