The short answer
17 condos and townhomes sold in Cerritos in the third quarter of 2026 (July through September), at an average price of $709,563. They spent an average of 54 days active in MLS, and sellers received 98.9% of their original asking price.
Scope note: This report covers attached homes in Cerritos: condominiums, townhomes, and attached single-family homes. Cerritos has a small number of these sales each quarter, so this report shows both the quarter and the year to date. Detached single-family homes have their own Q3 report.
Cerritos has relatively few condos and townhomes, so a single sale can swing a quarterly average. The steadier picture is the year to date. From January through September 2026, 37 attached homes sold in Cerritos at an average of $706,061, taking 41 days on average, with sellers receiving 100.1% of their original price.
Put simply: Cerritos condos and townhomes are holding their value, but they sell more slowly than Cerritos houses. Because there are so few sales, each one depends heavily on the specific complex and unit.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Here’s what the Cerritos condo and townhome numbers show, and what they can’t.
What are the Q3 2026 numbers for Cerritos condos and townhomes?
All figures are attached homes (condominiums, townhomes, and attached single-family) in Cerritos, California (Los Angeles County), from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026.
| Measure | Q3 2026 | Jan to Sep 2026 | Jan to Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 17 | 37 | 43 |
| New listings | 18 | 49 | 59 |
| Average sale price | $709,563 | $706,061 | $728,427 |
| Average days active in MLS | 54 | 41 | 30 |
| Percent of original price received | 98.9% | 100.1% | 99.4% |
Why there’s no Q3 year-over-year comparison: only 13 attached homes sold in Cerritos in Q3 2025, and one sale in September 2025 was well above the rest. Comparing two quarters this small would mostly measure which units happened to sell. The nine-month comparison above uses 37 and 43 sales and is a fairer read.
How the figures were built: CRMLS reports these measures month by month. Sales and listings are added together. Average price, days active, and percent of original price are the monthly figures weighted by the number of homes that closed each month.
Month by month inside Q3 2026
| Month | Average sale price | Closed sales | New listings | Avg days active | % of original price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $865,714 | 7 | 5 | 70 | 99.6% |
| August 2026 | $621,667 | 3 | 6 | 42 | 97.8% |
| September 2026 | $591,081 | 7 | 7 | 43 | 98.6% |
What does a condo or townhome cost in Cerritos?
Over the last 21 months, the monthly average sale price for Cerritos attached homes has mostly stayed between about $570,000 and $870,000. A few months ran higher when a larger unit sold. June 2026 averaged $1,325,000 on a single sale.
Across all 95 attached sales from January 2025 through September 2026, the average was $733,604.
What drives the range is the type of home. A smaller condo and a larger townhome with an attached garage can be hundreds of thousands of dollars apart. For a real number, look at recent sales in the specific complex.
How fast are Cerritos condos and townhomes selling?
Slower than Cerritos houses. Attached homes averaged 54 days active in MLS in Q3 2026 and 41 days for the year to date. Cerritos single-family homes averaged 17 days in Q3.
The year-to-date pace slowed compared with 2025: 41 days in the first nine months of 2026 against 30 days in the same months of 2025. With so few sales, a couple of units that sat a long time can raise the average, so treat this as a direction, not a precise measure.
Are Cerritos condo sellers getting their asking price?
Close to it. Sellers received 98.9% of their original asking price in Q3 2026, and 100.1% for the year to date. Some months saw sales above the original price, especially in the spring. Others came in a few points under.
The takeaway: a well-priced unit in a sought-after complex can still sell at or above its asking price. One that’s priced off the wrong comparison can sit.
What does this mean if you’re selling a Cerritos condo or townhome?
1. Price off your complex, not the city average. With so few sales, the city-wide average can be far from your unit’s value. The most recent sales in your complex and nearby complexes matter most.
2. Plan for six weeks or more. At 41 to 54 days on average, give yourself more time than a Cerritos house seller would.
3. Have your HOA documents ready before you list. Buyers take their time with HOA review. Having the paperwork ready keeps a deal moving.
4. Your unit may be one of only a few for sale. In Q3, just 18 attached homes were newly listed in Cerritos. If yours is well priced and well presented, you’re not competing with much.
What does this mean if you’re buying a Cerritos condo or townhome?
1. Choices are limited, so be ready. With only a handful of new listings each month, the right unit may not come back around for a while.
2. You may have time to look closely. Units averaged 41 to 54 days on market, so you’re less likely to be rushed than a house buyer.
3. Read the HOA documents closely. Dues, reserves, and rules affect your monthly cost and your resale.
4. Use recent sales in the same complex for your offer. That’s the strongest support for your number.
FAQ
What is the average condo price in Cerritos?
$709,563 in Q3 2026 across 17 sales, and $706,061 for January through September 2026 across 37 sales (CRMLS).
How many condos and townhomes sell in Cerritos?
17 in Q3 2026, and 37 from January through September 2026. That’s a small market, so each sale moves the averages.
How long does it take to sell a condo in Cerritos?
54 days on average in Q3 2026, and 41 days for the year to date. Cerritos houses averaged 17 days.
Do Cerritos condos sell at asking price?
Sellers received 98.9% of their original asking price in Q3 2026, and 100.1% for the year to date.
Why is this report different from the Cerritos house report?
Cerritos has far fewer condo and townhome sales, so this report adds a year-to-date view to give a steadier picture.
What is my Cerritos condo or townhome worth?
The city average won’t tell you. Get a complimentary market evaluation for your home.
Who can help me buy or sell a condo or townhome in Cerritos?
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County, licensed since 2004. Selling? Start with the Sure Seller course. Buying? Start the Buyer Bootcamp. Want to talk it through? Book a consultation.
Related reading
- Q3 2026 Cerritos single-family home report
- Cerritos community page
- Cerritos Real Estate blog category
- Complimentary Market Evaluation
Source: All data is from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. InfoSparks © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC. Attached homes (single-family, condominium, and townhouse), Cerritos, monthly data January 2025 through September 2026, as of October 3, 2026. Quarterly and year-to-date figures calculated from monthly data as described above.
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Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County.