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COSTA MESA, CA 92626

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Orange County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The COSTA MESA, CA real estate market (92626) currently shows 62 active listings, with 17 pending sales. Homes are averaging 48 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 48 days on market compared to 45 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.1% year-over-year, from $1,692,500 to $1,572,444.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 50,198  ·  Density: 1,997.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $105,281

Typical home value: $961,745  ·  Homeownership: 41.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
62
⇩ 1.6% vs 63 last year
Pending
17
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,572,444
⇩ 7.1% vs $1,692,500 last year
Average Price
$1,636,466
⇩ 2.5% vs $1,678,111 last year
Days on Market
48
⇧ 6.7% vs 45 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$824
⇧ 6.7% vs $772/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,747 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 62 this year vs 63 last year
  • Days on market: 48 now vs 45 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,572,444 (-7.1% YoY)
  • Average: $1,636,466 (-2.5% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.1 miles — 754 listings ($1,735,690,543 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92626Costa Mesa, CA 926260.0 mi49$75,592,202$1,484,900$1,542,698
92704Santa Ana, CA 927042.9 mi62$51,726,848$716,000$834,304
92708Fountain Valley, CA 927083.3 mi51$68,693,481$1,511,200$1,346,931
92660Newport Beach, CA 926603.7 mi123$704,067,006$3,918,750$5,724,122
92614Irvine, CA 926144.3 mi42$49,657,020$1,049,500$1,182,310
92612Irvine, CA 926125.0 mi111$142,915,164$1,182,500$1,287,524
92661Newport Beach, CA 926615.3 mi27$189,359,343$4,762,250$7,013,309
92606Irvine, CA 926065.7 mi20$26,102,320$1,096,750$1,305,116
92648Huntington Beach, CA 926485.8 mi110$236,435,210$1,855,000$2,149,411
92706Santa Ana, CA 927066.2 mi25$29,846,875$1,195,000$1,193,875
92780Tustin, CA 927806.5 mi50$57,447,500$1,095,945$1,148,950
92604Irvine, CA 926046.9 mi31$41,292,310$1,204,700$1,332,010
92683Westminster, CA 926837.1 mi53$62,555,264$1,182,000$1,180,288

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in COSTA MESA, CA 92626?

As of September 2026, there are 62 active listings in COSTA MESA, CA (zip code 92626), compared to 63 the prior year.

What is the median home price in COSTA MESA, CA 92626?

The median listing price in COSTA MESA, CA 92626 is $1,572,444 as of September 2026, a 7.1% decrease from $1,692,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in COSTA MESA, CA?

Homes in COSTA MESA, CA 92626 spend an average of 48 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 45 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in COSTA MESA, CA 92626?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COSTA MESA, CA 92626 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 48 days on market compared to 45 days last year.

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