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SOUTH GATE, CA 90280

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Los Angeles County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
36
⇧ 80% vs 20 last year
Pending
13
36% pending ratio
Median Price
$659,000
⇩ 5.7% vs $698,675 last year
Average Price
$690,571
⇩ 0.7% vs $695,594 last year
Days on Market
62
⇧ 1.6% vs 61 days last year

Market Context

Population: 92,262  ·  Density: 4,827.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $67,287

Typical home value: $577,838  ·  Homeownership: 44.8%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SOUTH GATE, CA real estate market (90280) currently shows 36 active listings, with 13 pending sales. Homes are averaging 62 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 62 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.7% year-over-year, from $698,675 to $659,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 36 this year vs 20 last year
  • Days on market: 62 now vs 61 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $659,000 (-5.7% YoY)
  • Average: $690,571 (-0.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 6.4 miles — 332 listings ($262,011,137 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
90280South Gate, CA 902800.0 mi36$24,860,556$659,000$690,571
90201Bell Gardens, CA 902012.2 mi12$7,542,528$675,000$628,544
90270Maywood, CA 902703.1 mi4$2,439,332$619,500$609,833
90242Downey, CA 902423.3 mi29$25,412,091$849,999$876,279
90059Los Angeles, CA 900593.5 mi40$26,360,200$650,000$659,005
90241Downey, CA 902413.6 mi27$29,515,050$1,190,000$1,093,150
90221Compton, CA 902214.2 mi38$27,497,674$650,000$723,623
90240Downey, CA 902404.3 mi27$35,409,933$1,185,000$1,311,479
90061Los Angeles, CA 900615.0 mi32$21,246,368$689,998$663,949
90023Los Angeles, CA 900235.4 mi14$9,047,164$625,000$646,226
90805Long Beach, CA 908055.5 mi48$31,898,736$699,950$664,557
90011Los Angeles, CA 900115.7 mi18$12,575,286$610,000$698,627
90021Los Angeles, CA 900216.4 mi7$8,206,219$1,195,000$1,172,317

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SOUTH GATE, CA 90280?

As of January 2026, there are 36 active listings in SOUTH GATE, CA (zip code 90280), compared to 20 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SOUTH GATE, CA 90280?

The median listing price in SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 is $659,000 as of January 2026, a 5.7% decrease from $698,675 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SOUTH GATE, CA?

Homes in SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 spend an average of 62 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 61 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SOUTH GATE, CA 90280?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 62 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SOUTH GATE, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 save an estimated $13,180 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $659,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.