Imperial Beach Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Imperial Beach, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 14
- Median Sale Price: $862,500
- Average Sale Price: $917,596
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $588
- Average Days on Market: 73
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Imperial Beach moved 4.9% up (from $822,000 to $862,500). The number of homes sold was 0.0% down compared to the prior month (14 vs. 14). Average days on market shifted 5.2% down (77 days to 73 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 1.1% down (from $872,500 to $862,500). Sales volume is 30.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Imperial Beach's housing market is showing some modest spring momentum, though the underlying picture remains cautious. This month's 4.9% jump in median price to $862,500 is encouraging on the surface, but it's actually slightly down year-over-year, suggesting we're bouncing around rather than climbing. The fact that sales volume stayed flat month-over-month while dropping 30% annually is the real story here—fewer buyers are in the market compared to last year, which hints at lingering affordability concerns or lingering interest rate sensitivity.
What's interesting is that homes are moving faster, with days on market dropping from 77 to 73 days. Combined with a healthy 97.4% sale-to-list ratio, this suggests homes that are priced right are finding buyers relatively quickly. The gap between median and average prices indicates a few higher-end sales pulling averages up, while the bulk of activity clusters lower. With 125 active listings and asking prices around $950,000, inventory isn't tight, but it's not flooded either.
For buyers, this is a relatively balanced market—less competitive than a hot seller's market, but prices aren't exactly dropping. For sellers, pricing competitively and being realistic about condition and location is key. The coastal appeal of Imperial Beach continues drawing interest, even if overall regional demand has softened.
Imperial Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91932 | 14 | $862,500 | $588 | 73 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 8 | $852,500 | $633 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $680,000 | $621 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $1,290,000 | $361 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 11 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 125 active listings in Imperial Beach with a median asking price of $949,999 and an average of 71 days on market.
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