Huntington Beach Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Huntington Beach, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 175
- Median Sale Price: $1,225,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,417,278
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $780
- Average Days on Market: 70
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Huntington Beach moved 6.8% down (from $1,315,000 to $1,225,000). The number of homes sold was 3.8% down compared to the prior month (182 vs. 175). Average days on market shifted 9.4% up (64 days to 70 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 0.8% down (from $1,235,000 to $1,225,000). Sales volume is 0.6% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Huntington Beach's real estate market is showing signs of modest cooling as we head into late summer. The median sale price dipped 6.8% month-over-month to $1.225 million, though year-over-year we're essentially flat, down just 0.8%. What's more telling is that homes are sitting on the market about a week longer than last month, averaging 70 days compared to 64, suggesting buyers are taking their time and sellers aren't seeing the urgency they did earlier in the spring. The strong sale-to-list price ratio of 99.1% indicates homes are still fetching near asking prices, so we're not in a distressed market by any means.
The uptick in inventory to 639 active listings is noteworthy. With more homes available and buyers being more deliberate, we're seeing a gradual shift toward a more balanced market. Single-family homes continue to dominate the mix at 54 percent of sales, while condos remain attractive at 23 percent. This is fairly typical seasonality for coastal Orange County—summer heat and school schedules can slow transactions. Unless interest rates drop significantly or a wave of motivated sellers enters the market, expect this measured pace to continue through fall.
Huntington Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92646 | 52 | $977,000 | $743 | 59 |
| 92649 | 48 | $1,287,500 | $814 | 86 |
| 92648 | 39 | $1,517,500 | $809 | 68 |
| 92647 | 36 | $1,200,000 | $759 | 69 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 95 | $1,555,000 | $852 |
| CONDOS | 41 | $723,000 | $712 |
| CONDO | 16 | $873,000 | $784 |
| TOWNHOMES | 9 | $1,100,000 | $778 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 7 | $1,850,000 | $646 |
| MOBILE | 6 | $163,750 | $122 |
| OTHER | 1 | $770,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 6 |
| $500K - $749K | 22 |
| $750K+ | 141 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 639 active listings in Huntington Beach with a median asking price of $1,150,000 and an average of 68 days on market.
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