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El Segundo · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®
Buying or selling in El Segundo? Know the block.
El Segundo fits a beach, a walkable downtown and a long list of aerospace and corporate employers into 5.5 square miles. With only a few dozen sales a month, every comp counts.
The El Segundo market
What buying and selling in El Segundo really looks like.
Most of El Segundo's homes are on the west side, between Sepulveda Blvd and the beach, with LAX to the north and Manhattan Beach to the south. East of Sepulveda is mostly offices, aerospace campuses and business parks, so the residential side is compact.
The housing mix is closer to half and half than most South Bay cities. The city's 2021 Census figures show about 53% of households in multi-unit buildings and about 47% in single-unit homes, so duplexes, townhomes and small apartment buildings trade right next to single-family houses. Each one prices differently.
Redfin counted 42 sales in September 2026. In a market that small, one odd sale can swing the median, so I price from the closest real matches, not the citywide number. And with LAX next door, noise and flight paths are worth checking street by street before you write an offer.
Want today's numbers? My market pulse pulls current rates, prices and inventory from official sources.
For the month-by-month numbers, see my El Segundo housing market report (Zillow, Realtor.com and C.A.R. data, updated monthly).
How I help in El Segundo
One agent, every kind of deal.
Buyers
A street-level read on noise, parking and the right comps, plus an offer plan built for a small market with few listings at a time.
Sellers
Pricing from recent El Segundo sales, not the wider South Bay average, and prep and marketing that get buyers in during week one.
Duplexes & small multi-unit
Rents, leases and California's rent cap rules (AB 1482) checked before you buy or list a 2–4 unit property.
Neighborhood guide
El Segundo, the practical version.
Parks & public places
- Recreation Park on Sheldon Street is the city's main park, with a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, lawn bowling and the Recreation & Parks offices.
- Library Park on Main Street downtown, Hilltop Park at Grand Ave and Maryland St, and an off-leash dog park on East Imperial Ave.
- El Segundo Beach along Vista del Mar, next to Dockweiler State Beach and the Marvin Braude Bike Trail.
Getting around
- Metro K Line: Mariposa, El Segundo and Douglas stations, with trains north to the LAX/Metro Transit Center and Expo/Crenshaw and south to Redondo Beach.
- Sepulveda Blvd (Highway 1) runs north-south through town to LAX, and the 405 and 105 are minutes away.
- LAX sits directly north of the city.
Housing & prices
Single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and small apartment and condo buildings on the residential west side. The city's 2021 Census figures show about 53% of households in multi-unit buildings.
Median sale price: $1,624,227 (3 months ending Sept. 2026, Redfin). Prices move monthly; ask me for current comps on your street.
Neighborhoods
- Downtown: Main Street and Grand Avenue, with restaurants, breweries, shops, City Hall and Library Park.
- Smoky Hollow: About 120 acres of older industrial buildings, named for smoke from the 1911 Standard Oil refinery and rezoned by the city to draw creative and tech companies.
- Imperial Avenue edge: The north edge of the residential side, along the Imperial Strip greenbelt and Memory Tree Row between Hillcrest Ave and Center St.
- East El Segundo: East of Sepulveda: mostly offices and aerospace campuses, plus the city's three Metro K Line stations.
Official sources: City of El Segundo · El Segundo Recreation & Parks · Dockweiler State Beach (LA County) · LA Metro
Buying or selling in El Segundo
Your El Segundo realtor, for either side.
Looking for a real estate agent in El Segundo? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in El Segundo and across Los Angeles County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.
Buying
Homes for sale in El Segundo
Houses, condos and townhomes in El Segundo as they hit the MLS. Save your El Segundo search and get new listings and price drops by email.
First-time home buyer in El Segundo?
Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.
Buyer's agent in El Segundo
Since August 2024, California buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. I walk you through what it covers and how my pay is set, before you sign.
New construction near El Segundo
Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.
Investment and rental property
Rent, cash flow and cap rate on El Segundo properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.
Selling
What's my El Segundo home worth?
A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the El Segundo housing market report.
Sell my house in El Segundo
Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching El Segundo. How I sell homes.
Sell fast or take a cash offer?
Have a cash offer, or thinking about one? I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can see the real difference in your net before you choose.
Cost to sell a house in El Segundo
Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, LA County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax in some cities (the City of Los Angeles, Culver City and Santa Monica, among others), and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.
Inherited a home or selling a trust?
Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.
Downsizing or moving away
Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.
Around El Segundo
Coming up in El Segundo.
Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.
Every week
- El Segundo Certified Farmers MarketEvery Thursday, 3–7 PM · 350 Main St.Details →
Nothing in El Segundo on my verified list yet. New events are added every week; meanwhile, see the official city calendar and what's on nearby.
More in El Segundo: the City of El Segundo's official events calendar →
Nearby, a short drive from El Segundo
Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 · 10 AM–3 PM
57th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Faire
Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd.
Two days of handmade goods from local vendors. Admission and parking are free.
Photo: Dannie Jing / Unsplash
Sun, Nov 22 · 8 AM–3 PM
Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire
Downtown Torrance, 1317 Sartori Ave.
A monthly outdoor antique and vintage market in Old Torrance. Free admission; appraisals are $3 per item.
Photo: Shelley Pauls / Unsplash
Thu, Nov 26 · 8 AM start
Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot (3-mile fun run)
Lowe's parking lot near Skypark Dr.
The city's Thanksgiving morning 3-mile fun run. Registration is $30–$40 depending on when you sign up.
Photo: Pierre-Antoine Franck / Unsplash
Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Dec 6 · Hours vary by day
Torrance Memorial 43rd Annual Holiday Festival
Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd.
A yearly holiday festival on Dec 1–3, 5 and 6. General admission is free; the fashion show and gala are ticketed separately.
Photo: Bryan Dickerson / Unsplash
Dates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.
Client review
★★★★★“We have bought two homes from Memorial, one in Woodland Hills and a second house in the South Bay. Memorial is very knowledgeable and extremely ambitious and fully involved in all aspects of the home purchase.”Bought a single-family home · 2021
County guide
Questions
Straight answers.
How much do homes cost in El Segundo?
Redfin put the median sale price at $1,624,227 for the three months ending September 2026, down 7.0% from a year earlier. Medians swing in a city this small, so I'll pull the actual sales closest to your home.
Is El Segundo mostly houses or condos?
It's a real mix. The city's 2021 Census figures show about 53% of households in multi-unit buildings and about 47% in single-unit homes, so duplexes, townhomes and small apartment buildings sit right next to single-family homes.
Can I get around El Segundo without a car?
Partly. Metro's K Line has three stations in the city: Mariposa, El Segundo and Douglas. Trains run north to the LAX/Metro Transit Center and Expo/Crenshaw and south to Redondo Beach.
Does being next to LAX matter when I buy?
It can. Noise depends on the street and the flight pattern, and California disclosures flag homes inside an airport influence area. Visit at different times of day and read the disclosures before you remove contingencies.
How fast do El Segundo homes sell?
Redfin's September 2026 report shows homes selling after about 44 days on average, down from 67 days a year earlier. Price and condition still decide whether yours beats that.
Let's talk
Start with 15 minutes.
Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.