Late summer in Redondo Beach has a rhythm I have come to recognize after years of working this market, and August 2026 is delivering exactly that: steady activity, motivated participants on both sides, and enough inventory to give everyone room to breathe. Here is what the numbers are telling me right now in ZIP code 90278.
The median asking price for single-family homes in 90278 is currently $1,499,000, which rounds to that $1.50M benchmark my clients have been tracking. Sellers are pricing thoughtfully, and the market is responding. At a median of $918 per square foot, these figures reflect the genuine demand that Redondo Beach consistently attracts from buyers who want coastal proximity without the full premium of some neighboring communities.
There are 138 active listings available right now, and homes are sitting at a median of 31 days on market. That pace tells me buyers are engaged but not panicked, and sellers who price accurately are moving their properties within a reasonable window. I track a market temperature score for this ZIP, and 90278 is currently sitting at 72 out of 100, which I would describe as a warm market. It is not ice cold and it is not at a boil. Conditions are balanced enough that both buyers and sellers can approach a transaction with a clear head.
One detail I always share with my investor clients is how the rental market stacks up alongside the sales market. Right now there are 134 rental units available in 90278, nearly as deep as the sales inventory, with a median asking rent of $3,545 per month. For anyone weighing whether to buy or rent, or evaluating a potential income property, that context matters. With a 30-year mortgage rate at 6.7%, the buy-versus-rent math is something I walk through individually with each client depending on their financial picture and timeline.
For buyers, 138 active listings and a 31-day median days on market means there is real inventory to explore without the pressure of an extremely tight market, so this is a reasonable window to get serious about your search. For sellers, pricing your home close to the $918 per square foot benchmark and presenting it well gives you a strong foundation to move your property within that 31-day window the market is currently supporting.
If you are thinking about buying or selling in Redondo Beach 90278, I would love to talk through how these numbers apply to your specific situation. Reach out to me, Tony Kim at Compass, and let's put together a strategy that works for you.
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