The short answer
Los Angeles County condos and townhomes sold for an average of $891,716 in the third quarter of 2026 (July through September), up 4.2% from $855,747 in Q3 2025. They spent an average of 50 days active in MLS, five days longer than a year ago, and sellers received 96.8% of their original asking price.
Scope note: This report covers attached homes in Los Angeles County listed in CRMLS: condominiums, townhomes, and attached single-family homes. Detached single-family homes have their own Q3 report.
More units sold than a year ago: 3,243 closings, up 6.3%. But buyers took longer and negotiated harder. In September, sellers received 96.3% of their original price, the lowest monthly figure in the last 21 months.
Put simply: LA County condos are selling and prices held up over the year, but this is the market where buyers have the most room right now.
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 the plain read on LA County’s Q3 condo and townhome numbers.
What are the Q3 2026 numbers for LA County condos and townhomes?
All figures are attached homes (condominiums, townhomes, and attached single-family) in Los Angeles County, from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026.
| Measure | Q3 2026 | Q3 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | $891,716 | $855,747 | Up 4.2% |
| Closed sales | 3,243 | 3,050 | Up 6.3% |
| New listings | 6,234 | 6,274 | About flat |
| Average days active in MLS | 50 | 45 | 5 days slower |
| Percent of original price received | 96.8% | 97.1% | Down 0.3 points |
About the data: Los Angeles County homes are listed on more than one MLS. These figures cover LA County homes in CRMLS, so the totals may not include every sale in the county. The trends are still a reliable read on the market.
How the quarter figures were built: CRMLS reports these measures month by month. Closed sales and new listings are the three months added together. Average price, days active, and percent of original price are the three 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 | $894,532 | 1,230 | 2,299 | 50 | 97.1% |
| August 2026 | $897,551 | 981 | 2,063 | 50 | 96.8% |
| September 2026 | $882,812 | 1,032 | 1,872 | 51 | 96.3% |
Are LA County condo prices going up?
Over the year, yes. Over the summer, no. The Q3 2026 average of $891,716 was 4.2% above Q3 2025, but 6.6% below Q2 2026 ($954,582). For January through September, the average rose 11.2%, from $820,751 to $912,471.
So condo prices climbed from mid-2025 into the spring of 2026, then eased in the third quarter.
As with any average, this reflects the mix of units that sold. A studio and a three-bedroom townhome are very different properties. Your number comes from recent sales in your own building or complex.
How fast are LA County condos and townhomes selling?
Slowly, compared with houses. LA County condos and townhomes averaged 50 days active in MLS in Q3 2026, against 45 days a year ago and 35 days for LA County houses. That’s also slower than the broader CRMLS region (48 days) and Orange County condos (41 days).
Every month of Q3 ran 50 or 51 days. Last winter was slower still: 60 days in January 2026.
Are LA County condo sellers getting their asking price?
Less than any other group in our local data. Sellers received 96.8% of their original asking price in Q3 2026: 97.1% in July, 96.8% in August, and 96.3% in September.
On an average-priced LA County condo, a 3.2% gap works out to roughly $28,500. That’s an illustration using the averages, not a figure for any specific home. Much of that gap comes from units that started too high and had to come down.
Is the LA County condo market a buyer’s market?
It’s the closest thing to one in the area right now:
- Units take 50 days. Five days longer than last year.
- Sellers give up more. 96.8% of original price, and 96.3% in September.
- Many listings take time to sell. About 52 units closed for every 100 new listings in Q3 2026.
What keeps it from being a clear buyer’s market: sales were up 6.3% from a year ago and 23% for the first nine months, and year-to-date prices are higher. Buyers are active. They’re just taking their time and negotiating.
What does this mean if you’re selling an LA County condo or townhome?
1. Price for today’s market, not the spring. Q2 averaged $954,582 and 97.6% of asking. Q3 was lower on both. Price off the last 90 days of sales.
2. Plan for seven weeks or more. At 50 days on average, build a realistic timeline.
3. Avoid the price-cut spiral. The 96.8% figure mostly comes from units that sat and then reduced. Starting at the right number protects more of your equity.
4. List before winter if you can. January 2026 averaged 60 days.
5. Have your HOA documents ready before you list.
What does this mean if you’re buying an LA County condo or townhome?
1. You have real room to negotiate. 96.8% on average, and less on units that have been sitting.
2. Target units past 50 days. Those sellers have had nearly two months of feedback.
3. Negotiate more than price. Closing cost credits, a seller-paid rate buydown, or repairs.
4. Read the HOA documents closely. Dues, reserves, and rules affect your monthly cost and your resale.
FAQ
What was the average condo price in LA County in Q3 2026?
$891,716 for attached homes in CRMLS, up 4.2% from $855,747 in Q3 2025.
How long does it take to sell a condo in LA County?
50 days active in MLS on average in Q3 2026, compared with 45 days a year earlier.
Do LA County condos sell at asking price?
Not quite. Sellers received 96.8% of their original asking price in Q3 2026, and 96.3% in September.
Is it a good time to buy a condo in LA County?
For a prepared buyer, it’s one of the better opportunities in the area. Units take longer to sell and sellers are negotiating more than for houses.
Does this include every condo sale in LA County?
These figures cover LA County homes listed in CRMLS. Some LA County homes are listed on other MLS systems, so the totals may not include every sale.
What is my LA County condo or townhome worth?
The county average won’t tell you. Get a complimentary market evaluation for your home.
Who can help me buy or sell a condo in LA County?
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 LA County single-family report
- Q3 2026 Orange County condos and townhomes report
- Market updates
- 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), Los Angeles County, 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.
