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COSTA MESA, CA 92626

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
41
⇧ 17.1% vs 35 last year
Pending
13
32% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,499,900
⇧ 0.3% vs $1,495,000 last year
Average Price
$1,578,534
⇩ 1.5% vs $1,601,918 last year
Days on Market
44
⇩ 6.4% vs 47 days last year

Market Context

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

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

Market Analysis

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

The COSTA MESA, CA real estate market (92626) currently shows 41 active listings, with 13 pending sales. Homes are averaging 44 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 44 days on market compared to 47 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0.3% year-over-year, from $1,495,000 to $1,499,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 41 this year vs 35 last year
  • Days on market: 44 now vs 47 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,499,900 (+0.3% YoY)
  • Average: $1,578,534 (-1.5% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.1 miles — 626 listings ($1,453,400,682 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92626Costa Mesa, CA 926260.0 mi41$64,719,894$1,499,900$1,578,534
92704Santa Ana, CA 927042.9 mi56$44,216,480$849,999$789,580
92708Fountain Valley, CA 927083.3 mi37$47,381,497$1,432,000$1,280,581
92660Newport Beach, CA 926603.7 mi89$559,429,614$4,470,000$6,285,726
92614Irvine, CA 926144.3 mi34$40,547,380$1,100,000$1,192,570
92612Irvine, CA 926125.0 mi89$109,401,025$1,139,000$1,229,225
92661Newport Beach, CA 926615.3 mi26$200,407,766$4,699,000$7,707,991
92606Irvine, CA 926065.7 mi17$24,160,043$1,572,000$1,421,179
92648Huntington Beach, CA 926485.8 mi99$198,491,436$1,750,000$2,004,964
92706Santa Ana, CA 927066.2 mi25$30,962,350$1,198,000$1,238,494
92780Tustin, CA 927806.5 mi51$57,477,663$937,500$1,127,013
92604Irvine, CA 926046.9 mi28$35,584,612$1,139,000$1,270,879
92683Westminster, CA 926837.1 mi34$40,620,922$1,124,500$1,194,733

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 41 active listings in COSTA MESA, CA (zip code 92626), compared to 35 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in COSTA MESA, CA 92626 is $1,499,900 as of January 2026, a 0.3% increase from $1,495,000 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 44 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 47 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 January 2026, COSTA MESA, CA 92626 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 44 days on market compared to 47 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in COSTA MESA, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in COSTA MESA, CA 92626 save an estimated $29,998 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,499,900. 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.