Newport Beach Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Newport Beach, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 63
- Median Sale Price: $3,380,000
- Average Sale Price: $4,447,873
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,670
- Average Days on Market: 63
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Newport Beach moved 23.7% up (from $2,732,500 to $3,380,000). The number of homes sold was 17.1% down compared to the prior month (76 vs. 63). Average days on market shifted 39.4% down (104 days to 63 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 8.6% down (from $3,697,500 to $3,380,000). Sales volume is 12.5% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Newport Beach's luxury market is showing classic spring momentum, but with some underlying caution. The 23.7% month-over-month jump in median price to $3.38 million reflects seasonal buying patterns as buyers return after winter, and sellers become more aggressive with pricing. However, year-over-year the median is still down 8.6%, suggesting prices haven't fully recovered from where they stood a year ago. The real story is in the timing: homes are now selling in 63 days instead of 104, indicating renewed buyer interest, yet sales volume dropped 17% from March, which hints that the enthusiasm may be selective rather than broad-based.
The 97.7% sale-to-list ratio tells us sellers aren't getting quite what they're asking for anymore, even in Newport Beach. With 356 active listings on the market—a meaningful supply—buyers have leverage they didn't have before. The price per square foot of $1,670 reflects the ultra-luxury segment that dominates here, but the gap between the $3.38 million median and $4.45 million average suggests a few high-end estates are still driving numbers up. For now, the market feels like it's finding its footing after a tougher year, but don't mistake April's sprint for a guaranteed summer surge.
Newport Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92660 | 30 | $3,712,500 | $1,455 | 58 |
| 92663 | 25 | $2,875,000 | $1,668 | 76 |
| 92661 | 5 | $3,635,000 | $2,886 | 42 |
| 92662 | 3 | $3,615,000 | $2,212 | 36 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 39 | $4,300,000 | $1,979 |
| CONDOS | 13 | $1,250,000 | $991 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 6 | $3,257,500 | $1,731 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $1,887,500 | $1,130 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $725,000 | $361 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 2 |
| $750K+ | 61 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 356 active listings in Newport Beach with a median asking price of $4,420,000 and an average of 81 days on market.
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