Huntington Beach Real Estate Market Update: September 2026
Huntington Beach Home Prices, Inventory, Recent Sales & What the Data Shows
What is happening in the Huntington Beach real estate market in September 2026?
Based on the Huntington Beach property data analyzed by MX Associates, there are currently 131 active listings, along with 39 pending properties, 36 active-under-contract properties, and 7 coming-soon listings. The same dataset includes 92 recently closed sales, with closing dates ranging from August 17 through September 15, 2026.
Among those 92 closed sales, the median Huntington Beach sale price was $1,662,500, the median price per square foot was $858.18, and the median days on market was 14.5 days.
Those numbers provide a useful snapshot—but understanding the Huntington Beach housing market requires looking at both current listings and completed sales.
Huntington Beach Real Estate Market at a Glance
Here is the current snapshot from the dataset analyzed by MX Associates:
Market StatusNumber of PropertiesMedian PriceActive131$2,167,000 list pricePending39$1,775,000 list priceActive Under Contract36$1,774,000 list priceComing Soon7$1,500,000 list priceClosed92$1,662,500 sale price
The important distinction is that list prices and sale prices are not the same thing.
Active, pending, under-contract, and coming-soon properties reflect current listing information. Closed properties reflect transactions that have already been completed.
That makes recently closed sales particularly useful when evaluating what buyers have actually paid, while active listings help show what buyers are currently being asked to consider.
What Is the Median Home Price in Huntington Beach in September 2026?
The median sale price among the 92 Huntington Beach homes that closed between August 17 and September 15, 2026, was $1,662,500.
The median sold price per square foot was $858.18, and the median days on market was 14.5 days.
The average sale price was higher than the median, which is expected in a market containing a range of property values and higher-priced coastal homes.
A median should not be interpreted as the value of every Huntington Beach home. Property values can vary considerably depending on neighborhood, location, property type, size, lot, condition, renovations, views, and proximity to the coast.
How Much Are Homes Listed for in Huntington Beach?
The 131 active listings in the dataset have a median asking price of $2,167,000.
The average asking price is approximately $2.84 million, while the median asking price per square foot is $914.92.
The median active listing has been on the market for 36 days.
This is an important comparison with recently closed sales.
Current active listings have a higher median asking price than the median price of the homes that recently closed. That difference does not, by itself, establish that homes are overpriced or that prices are rising or falling. The two groups represent different properties at different stages of the real estate process.
For buyers, active listings show what is available now.
For sellers, closed sales provide evidence of what buyers have recently paid.
Both are important when evaluating the market.
How Fast Are Huntington Beach Homes Selling?
Among the 92 closed sales analyzed, the median days on market was 14.5 days.
Current active listings have a median of 36 days on market.
Days on market can vary significantly from property to property. A home's price, condition, presentation, location, property type, and competition can all affect how quickly it attracts an acceptable offer.
This is why a citywide days-on-market figure should be viewed as a market snapshot—not a guarantee that a particular Huntington Beach property will sell within a specific number of days.
Huntington Beach Real Estate by ZIP Code
Huntington Beach does not have one uniform real estate market. The dataset includes four primary ZIP codes, and the recent closed-sale numbers show meaningful differences among them.
ZIP CodeProperties in DatasetClosed SalesMedian Closed Sale PriceMedian Days on MarketMedian Sold $/Sq. Ft.9264611046$1,645,00010.5$852.29926474919$1,280,00015$825.65926487315$2,350,00022$968.71926497312$2,250,00025.5$831.15
These ZIP-code statistics are based only on the properties included in the supplied dataset.
The differences reinforce why a buyer or seller should be cautious about applying one Huntington Beach median price to an individual property. Even within the same city, recent sale prices and market times can vary by area.
What Does the Huntington Beach Housing Market Mean for Buyers?
For buyers, the September 2026 data provides several useful reference points.
There are 131 active listings in the dataset, giving buyers current properties to compare. There are also properties already pending or under contract, which provides additional information about where buyers have recently been acting.
When evaluating a Huntington Beach home, buyers may want to compare:
Current asking price
Recent closed-sale prices
Price per square foot
Days on market
Property condition
Recent renovations and upgrades
Lot size
Location and neighborhood
Proximity to the beach and other amenities
Comparable homes currently on the market
Most importantly, buyers should distinguish between what a seller is asking and what comparable buyers have actually paid.
What Does the Huntington Beach Housing Market Mean for Sellers?
For sellers, the current data highlights the importance of understanding the competition before determining a listing strategy.
There are 131 active properties in the dataset competing for buyers' attention. At the same time, 92 properties recently closed, providing a record of completed transactions.
A useful pricing analysis should therefore look at both:
Current competition: What similar homes are asking today.
Recent sales: What comparable homes have actually sold for.
A seller's property may warrant a higher or lower price depending on its specific characteristics. Updates, condition, lot size, location, floor plan, views, and other features can all affect how buyers perceive its value.
What Are Homes Selling for in Huntington Beach by ZIP Code?
The recent closed-sale data shows the following median sale prices:
92646: $1,645,000
92647: $1,280,000
92648: $2,350,000
92649: $2,250,000
The number of closed transactions varies by ZIP code, so these figures should be considered a snapshot of the properties included in this analysis rather than a complete measure of every sale in each area.
For someone considering a specific property, neighborhood-level comparable sales will generally be more informative than relying solely on a citywide median.
Is Huntington Beach Real Estate Getting More Expensive?
The dataset provided for this analysis is a single current market snapshot, so it can describe current listings and recent closed sales, but it cannot by itself establish a long-term price trend.
For example, the fact that the median active asking price is $2,167,000 while the median recent closed sale price is $1,662,500 does not mean Huntington Beach prices are necessarily increasing or decreasing.
To measure a trend, you would want to compare equivalent metrics across multiple time periods—for example, month-over-month or year-over-year median sale prices, inventory, days on market, and closed-sale volume.
That distinction matters when interpreting real estate headlines.
What Should You Know Before Buying or Selling in Huntington Beach?
The biggest takeaway from the September 2026 data is that there isn't one number that tells the entire Huntington Beach real estate story.
The market currently includes:
131 active listings
39 pending properties
36 active-under-contract properties
7 coming-soon listings
92 recent closed sales
Among the 92 closed sales analyzed, the median sale price was $1,662,500, the median sold price per square foot was $858.18, and the median days on market was 14.5 days.
At the same time, active listings have a median asking price of $2,167,000 and a median of 36 days on market.
Together, these figures provide a more complete view of the Huntington Beach housing market than any single statistic.
Huntington Beach Real Estate Market: The Bottom Line
If you're searching for Huntington Beach homes for sale, considering selling a Huntington Beach home, or simply trying to understand the local housing market, the most useful question isn't just, "What's the median home price?"
The better question is:
What is happening with properties most comparable to the one I'm considering?
That means looking at current competition, recent closed sales, days on market, price per square foot, location, condition, and the characteristics that make each property different.
At MX Associates, we believe local real estate decisions are best understood through current data and property-specific context—not broad headlines alone.
If you're considering buying or selling in Huntington Beach, our team can help you take the broader market numbers and apply them to the neighborhood and property that matter to you.
Huntington Beach Market Data: Source & Methodology
Data source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) data supplied to MX Associates.
The dataset analyzed contains 305 Huntington Beach properties across ZIP codes 92646, 92647, 92648, and 92649.
The dataset includes:
131 Active properties
39 Pending properties
36 Active Under Contract properties
7 Coming Soon properties
92 Closed properties
The closed-sale analysis includes transactions with closing dates from August 17 through September 15, 2026.
All statistics in this article were calculated from the supplied dataset. They represent only the properties contained in that dataset and should not be interpreted as a complete record of every Huntington Beach property or transaction.
Important: List prices represent asking prices and are not equivalent to final sale prices. Median statistics represent the midpoint of the properties analyzed and should not be interpreted as the expected value of an individual property.
CRMLS describes IDX as a system that allows consumers to search for and view listing information and provides guidance regarding MLS data display and attribution.
Market conditions change over time. Buyers and sellers should consider current property-specific information and professional guidance when evaluating a real estate transaction.
