Hermosa Beach Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Hermosa Beach, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 17
- Median Sale Price: $3,029,000
- Average Sale Price: $3,758,652
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,488
- Average Days on Market: 59
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Hermosa Beach moved 63.7% up (from $1,850,000 to $3,029,000). The number of homes sold was 26.1% down compared to the prior month (23 vs. 17). Average days on market shifted 20.3% down (74 days to 59 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 22.8% up (from $2,467,500 to $3,029,000). Sales volume is 6.2% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Hermosa Beach's real estate market is showing classic spring volatility this month. The median price jumped nearly 64 percent from March, which sounds dramatic until you remember that March was likely a slow period—the month-over-month sales volume dropped 26 percent, suggesting fewer transactions overall. When you have fewer homes selling, outliers matter more. That said, the year-over-year numbers tell a steadier story: prices are up 23 percent compared to April 2025, and sales volume is actually climbing. This suggests the beach community is genuinely strengthening, not just experiencing a seasonal blip.
The market is favoring sellers right now. Homes are selling above asking price on average, and the median sale price of $3.03 million significantly undercuts the average price of $3.76 million, indicating strong demand for premium properties. Days on market have compressed to 59 days from 74 in March, another sign of buyer urgency. With 60 active listings sitting for an average of 51 days, there's still reasonable inventory, but not enough to slow appreciation. For buyers, it's a competitive environment; for sellers, momentum is clearly in your favor heading into late spring.
Hermosa Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90254 | 17 | $3,029,000 | $1,488 | 59 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 11 | $3,029,000 | $1,566 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $2,725,000 | $1,086 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $2,950,000 | $2,250 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 17 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 60 active listings in Hermosa Beach with a median asking price of $2,597,500 and an average of 51 days on market.
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