Costa Mesa Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Costa Mesa, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 60
- Median Sale Price: $1,450,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,588,700
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $890
- Average Days on Market: 58
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Costa Mesa moved 3.1% up (from $1,406,950 to $1,450,000). The number of homes sold was 15.4% up compared to the prior month (52 vs. 60). Average days on market shifted 13.7% up (51 days to 58 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 5.5% up (from $1,375,000 to $1,450,000). Sales volume is 11.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Costa Mesa's real estate market is showing some interesting mixed signals this April. Sales volume jumped 15 percent from last month, which is encouraging, but that's partly seasonal—spring always brings more buyer activity. The bigger story is that year-over-year, we're actually down nearly 12 percent in sales, suggesting the market hasn't fully recovered from softer conditions earlier in the year. Prices are holding their ground though, with the median climbing 5.5 percent annually to $1.45 million, indicating that motivated buyers are still willing to pay up for the right property.
What's worth noting is that homes are staying on the market about two weeks longer than they were a year ago. That 58-day average suggests the inventory isn't getting snatched up immediately anymore, even with the spring bump. However, sellers aren't capitulating either—homes are still selling at 98.4 percent of list price, which is healthy. The active inventory of 179 listings is moderate, and with asking prices in the mid-$1.5 million range, we're seeing a fairly balanced market rather than a frenzied one.
For buyers and sellers, this means less urgency but more negotiating room than in recent years.
Costa Mesa Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92627 | 33 | $1,699,000 | $952 | 67 |
| 92626 | 27 | $1,412,000 | $819 | 47 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 41 | $1,630,000 | $1,001 |
| CONDOS | 11 | $900,000 | $672 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $885,000 | $733 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $150,000 | $127 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $2,490,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 56 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 179 active listings in Costa Mesa with a median asking price of $1,595,000 and an average of 49 days on market.
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