Seal Beach Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Seal Beach, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 48
- Median Sale Price: $452,500
- Average Sale Price: $755,538
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $521
- Average Days on Market: 101
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Seal Beach moved 15.3% up (from $392,500 to $452,500). The number of homes sold was 4.3% up compared to the prior month (46 vs. 48). Average days on market shifted 38.4% up (73 days to 101 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 8.6% down (from $495,000 to $452,500). Sales volume is 12.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Seal Beach's real estate market is showing mixed signals as we head into late summer. The month-over-month median price jump of 15.3 percent looks impressive on the surface, but it's worth keeping in perspective—we're still down 8.6 percent year-over-year, suggesting this rebound may be temporary seasonal strength rather than a sustained recovery. The uptick in sales volume appears modest, and given potential data collection improvements from earlier in the year, we should be cautious about reading too much into those numbers.
What's more telling is the rising inventory and lengthening days on market. At 101 days to sell versus 73 days last month, homes are taking significantly longer to move. With 137 active listings on the market compared to modest monthly sales, buyers clearly have options and aren't rushing. The sale-to-list ratio of 97.9 percent indicates sellers are still receiving strong offers relative to asking prices, but the property mix—heavily weighted toward multi-family units—means this isn't primarily a single-family home market.
Overall, Seal Beach feels like a cooling market entering the slower fall season, with inventory building and buyer demand moderating. It's a buyer-friendlier environment than earlier this year, though prices remain elevated historically.
Seal Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90740 | 48 | $452,500 | $521 | 101 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTI_FAMILY | 35 | $370,000 | $437 |
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 10 | $1,752,500 | $792 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $505,000 | $599 |
| LAND | 1 | $1,552,320 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 8 |
| $300K - $399K | 12 |
| $400K - $499K | 6 |
| $500K - $749K | 11 |
| $750K+ | 11 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 137 active listings in Seal Beach with a median asking price of $440,000 and an average of 69 days on market.
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