Laguna Beach Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Laguna Beach, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 40
- Median Sale Price: $3,299,500
- Average Sale Price: $4,541,108
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,974
- Average Days on Market: 176
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Laguna Beach moved 2.1% down (from $3,370,000 to $3,299,500). The number of homes sold was 33.3% up compared to the prior month (30 vs. 40). Average days on market shifted 131.6% up (76 days to 176 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 5.1% down (from $3,475,000 to $3,299,500). Sales volume is 5.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Laguna Beach's luxury market is showing signs of softening in July, despite some surface-level activity gains. While home sales volume jumped 33 percent month-over-month to 40 units, this spike likely reflects improved data collection rather than genuine market momentum. More telling is the median price decline of 2.1 percent from June and 5.1 percent year-over-year, suggesting buyer hesitation in this ultra-premium segment. The extended average days on market—now 176 days versus 76 in June—paints a clearer picture: homes are sitting significantly longer, indicating weakening buyer demand even at prices slightly below asking.
The gap between asking and selling prices remains healthy at 96.1 percent, so sellers aren't getting dramatically undercut. However, the mounting inventory of 280 active listings with a median asking price near four million creates a buyer's advantage. This is particularly notable given summer typically favors sellers in coastal California markets. Higher interest rates and economic uncertainty are likely dampening demand among the ultra-affluent clientele that drives this market. Sellers should prepare for patience and realistic pricing expectations as inventory levels suggest a gradual transition toward more balanced conditions.
Laguna Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92651 | 40 | $3,299,500 | $1,974 | 176 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 34 | $3,349,500 | $2,032 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $749,997 | $532 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $2,650,000 | N/A |
| CONDOS | 1 | $7,175,000 | $3,035 |
| OTHER | 1 | $5,300,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 39 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 280 active listings in Laguna Beach with a median asking price of $3,965,000 and an average of 122 days on market.
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