Imperial Beach Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Imperial Beach, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 15
- Median Sale Price: $850,000
- Average Sale Price: $795,490
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $627
- Average Days on Market: 81
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 95.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Imperial Beach moved 1.4% down (from $862,450 to $850,000). The number of homes sold was 37.5% down compared to the prior month (24 vs. 15). Average days on market shifted 44.6% up (56 days to 81 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 3.1% down (from $877,500 to $850,000). Sales volume is 6.2% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Imperial Beach's housing market is cooling noticeably as summer progresses. Sales dropped sharply month-over-month, falling from 24 to 15 homes, though this likely reflects typical seasonal softness rather than crisis conditions. More telling is the 81-day average time on market, up significantly from 56 days last month. Homes are sitting longer before finding buyers, suggesting sellers may be pricing optimistically relative to current demand. The median price dipped 1.4% monthly and 3.1% year-over-year, landing at $850,000, while the 95.5% sale-to-list ratio indicates buyers still have modest negotiating power.
The disconnect between active listings and sales activity is worth noting. With 175 homes available at a median asking price of $950,000 yet only 15 selling monthly, inventory is piling up. This imbalance typically pressures prices downward over time. The current market appears price-sensitive, with buyers selective and in no rush. Rising interest rates and summer seasonality are likely dampening activity, and Imperial Beach's condo-heavy inventory (7 of 15 sales) may be affecting dynamics differently than single-family neighborhoods.
For sellers, patience and realistic pricing are increasingly important. The market hasn't crashed, but it's definitely a buyer's environment.
Imperial Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91932 | 15 | $850,000 | $627 | 81 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONDOS | 7 | $675,000 | $565 |
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 4 | $800,000 | $820 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $985,000 | $544 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $890,000 | $541 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 5 |
| $750K+ | 9 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 175 active listings in Imperial Beach with a median asking price of $950,000 and an average of 80 days on market.
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