Curious to know which cities in California were best for flipping houses? We were. After looking at thousands of homes that have been bought and sold within 90-365 days (the same property exchanging hands twice between 90-365 days), we narrowed it down to these 25 cities based on return on investment. After perusing this list, check out our listings of cheap homes for sale in Anaheim, Escondido, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Ontario, Santa Ana, and Fullerton. You’ll find many cheaper priced homes that would be ideal for flipping. Make sure to check the interest rates in your area as well, to understand the total cost of homeownership!
Here is Tomo’s list of best cities in California for flipping houses.
| Rank | City | Avg. % Change | Avg. $ Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landers | 113% | $174,300 |
| 2 | Sanger | 87% | $157,375 |
| 3 | San Marcos | 64% | $191,627 |
| 4 | San Pablo | 63% | $248,929 |
| 5 | Indio | 63% | $155,750 |
| 6 | La Mesa | 61% | $445,500 |
| 7 | Lakeside | 60% | $214,750 |
| 8 | Oakland | 57% | $288,418 |
| 9 | Sun Valley | 57% | $342,500 |
| 10 | Sunland | 56% | $319,000 |
| 11 | Brea | 56% | $236,750 |
| 12 | Spring Valley | 54% | $274,295 |
| 13 | Martinez | 54% | $266,600 |
| 14 | Baldwin Park | 54% | $241,000 |
| 15 | Fallbrook | 54% | $153,220 |
| 16 | El Cerrito | 53% | $588,000 |
| 17 | Joshua Tree | 53% | $182,500 |
| 18 | Boulder Creek | 49% | $196,600 |
| 19 | Wildomar | 48% | $201,938 |
| 20 | Compton | 48% | $210,768 |
| 21 | Valley Village | 46% | $493,500 |
| 22 | Pasadena | 47% | $232,332 |
| 23 | Belmont | 44% | $702,000 |
| 24 | Pebble Beach | 42% | $715,726 |
| 25 | North Hollywood | 41% | $306,260 |
What to know more about flipping homes?
In order to maximize your profitability, finding cheap homes for sale is a very important piece of the equation. Tomo has compiled cheap home for sales in the greater California region: Anaheim, Escondido, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Ontario, Santa Ana, and Fullerton. Want to know what not to do when flipping a house, see Tomo’s House Flipping Flops, or look at House Flipping 101 for tips.
