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Sunset Beach

SUNSET BEACH, CA 90742

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Orange County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
3
⇧ 50% vs 2 last year
Pending
1
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$2,112,500
⇩ 68.1% vs $6,625,000 last year
Average Price
$2,137,500
⇩ 67.7% vs $6,625,000 last year
Days on Market
62
⇧ 5.1% vs 59 days last year

Market Context

Population: 469  ·  Density: 961.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $112,600

Typical home value: $0  ·  Homeownership: 45.5%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SUNSET BEACH, CA real estate market (90742) currently shows 3 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 62 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 62 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 68.1% year-over-year, from $6,625,000 to $2,112,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 3 this year vs 2 last year
  • Days on market: 62 now vs 59 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $2,112,500 (-68.1% YoY)
  • Average: $2,137,500 (-67.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 8.4 miles — 458 listings ($655,563,748 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
90742Sunset Beach, CA 907420.0 mi3$6,412,500$2,112,500$2,137,500
92649Huntington Beach, CA 926491.6 mi68$132,811,888$1,395,000$1,953,116
92647Huntington Beach, CA 926473.7 mi45$57,629,835$1,289,444$1,280,663
92648Huntington Beach, CA 926484.3 mi99$198,491,436$1,750,000$2,004,964
92845Garden Grove, CA 928455.2 mi16$16,087,104$1,048,000$1,005,444
90720Los Alamitos, CA 907205.4 mi20$30,590,540$1,599,000$1,529,527
90815Long Beach, CA 908155.9 mi54$60,333,876$1,100,000$1,117,294
92844Garden Grove, CA 928446.7 mi10$9,657,560$767,800$965,756
92841Garden Grove, CA 928417.0 mi17$21,347,189$1,195,000$1,255,717
90630Cypress, CA 906307.2 mi40$44,201,160$980,000$1,105,029
90808Long Beach, CA 908087.7 mi36$43,239,780$1,249,000$1,201,105
90755Signal Hill, CA 907558.0 mi20$15,083,160$645,000$754,158
90813Long Beach, CA 908138.4 mi30$19,677,720$594,500$655,924

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SUNSET BEACH, CA 90742?

As of January 2026, there are 3 active listings in SUNSET BEACH, CA (zip code 90742), compared to 2 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SUNSET BEACH, CA 90742?

The median listing price in SUNSET BEACH, CA 90742 is $2,112,500 as of January 2026, a 68.1% decrease from $6,625,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SUNSET BEACH, CA?

Homes in SUNSET BEACH, CA 90742 spend an average of 62 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 59 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SUNSET BEACH, CA 90742?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SUNSET BEACH, CA 90742 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 62 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SUNSET BEACH, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SUNSET BEACH, CA 90742 save an estimated $42,250 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $2,112,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.