Huntington Beach Housing Market Update: Home Prices, Inventory & Trends | August 2026
Updated August 12, 2026
If you're wondering what the Huntington Beach housing market looks like right now, the latest CRMLS data gives us a useful snapshot of home prices, inventory, buyer activity, and how quickly homes are selling.
As of this week's market update, there are 184 active single family homes for sale in Huntington Beach, with a median asking price of approximately $1,998,000.
At the same time, 88 homes are currently pending or active under contract, showing that buyers are still making moves across Huntington Beach despite the wide range of price points in the city.
Here's what the numbers are telling us.
Huntington Beach Real Estate Market at a Glance
Market MetricCurrent SnapshotActive Single Family Homes184Coming Soon Homes9Pending / Active Under Contract88Closed Sales in Current CRMLS Export18Median Active List Price$1,998,000Average Active List Price$2,514,761Median Active Price Per Sq. Ft.$882Median Days on Market for Active Homes36 daysMedian Closed Sale Price$2,095,000Average Closed Sale Price$2,151,056Median Days on Market for Closed Sales13 daysMedian Closed Price Per Sq. Ft.Approximately $916
Source: CRMLS single family residence data for Huntington Beach, California, analyzed August 12, 2026. MLS data changes continuously as properties are listed, sold, withdrawn, or placed under contract.
How Much Does a Home Cost in Huntington Beach Right Now?
The median asking price of an active single family home in Huntington Beach is currently approximately $2 million.
However, that number doesn't tell the entire story.
Huntington Beach has a highly segmented housing market. Prices can vary considerably depending on neighborhood, proximity to the ocean, lot size, condition, square footage, views, and other property characteristics.
Current active single family listings in this CRMLS snapshot range from approximately $789,000 to $11.75 million.
That means buyers should be careful about using a citywide median to determine what a particular Huntington Beach home is worth.
Huntington Beach Home Prices by ZIP Code
Looking at active single family homes by ZIP code gives us a better picture of how different parts of Huntington Beach are performing.
ZIP CodeActive HomesMedian Asking PriceMedian Days on Market9264650$1,687,49521 days9264722$1,557,50034 days9264860$2,299,45040 days9264951$2,788,00061 days
One of the biggest takeaways is just how different the Huntington Beach market can look depending on location.
For example, the median asking price in 92647 is approximately $1.56 million, while the median asking price among active homes in 92649 is approximately $2.79 million.
That's why discussing “the Huntington Beach market” as though every neighborhood behaves the same way can be misleading.
Are Huntington Beach Homes Still Selling?
Yes.
There are currently 88 single family homes pending or active under contract in this dataset.
Recent closed sales in the export had a median sale price of approximately $2,095,000.
Perhaps more interesting is how quickly those sold properties moved.
The median days on market among the closed sales was approximately 13 days.
That suggests there is still meaningful buyer demand for Huntington Beach homes when the property, condition, location, and pricing align with what buyers are looking for.
Are Huntington Beach Homes Selling Above or Below Asking Price?
Among the closed transactions contained in this week's CRMLS export, the median relationship between the final sale price and the property's last listed price was approximately 100%.
In other words, the typical closed property in this particular dataset sold very close to its asking price.
That doesn't mean every home will sell at asking price.
Some properties sell above asking, others require price adjustments, and others may sit on the market considerably longer.
But the current data reinforces an important point:
Pricing correctly still matters.
Buyers appear willing to act quickly on homes they perceive as appropriately priced, while properties that miss the market can experience longer marketing times.
Is Huntington Beach a Buyer's or Seller's Market?
The answer depends heavily on the property.
With 184 active homes and 88 homes already pending or under contract, Huntington Beach continues to show substantial market activity.
But the numbers also show a noticeable difference between homes currently available and homes that recently sold.
The median active listing has been on the market for approximately 36 days, while the median closed property in this dataset sold after approximately 13 days on market.
That gap is worth watching.
It suggests that the homes attracting buyers fastest may be separating themselves from properties that are overpriced, need work, face stronger competition, or simply don't match current buyer expectations.
Rather than describing Huntington Beach as universally favoring buyers or sellers, I would describe the current market as property specific and price sensitive.
What Huntington Beach Home Sellers Should Know
If you're considering selling a home in Huntington Beach, today's market makes positioning increasingly important.
Simply looking at what another home in the neighborhood is listed for isn't enough.
Active listings represent the competition.
Pending homes can tell us what buyers are responding to.
Closed sales tell us what buyers have actually been willing to pay.
A strong pricing strategy should consider all three.
The fact that recently sold homes in this dataset had a median marketing time of roughly 13 days shows that buyers can still move quickly. But with 184 active single family homes competing for attention, sellers should expect buyers to compare their options carefully.
What Huntington Beach Home Buyers Should Know
Buyers shouldn't assume that every Huntington Beach property will have the same level of competition.
The current market includes homes that move quickly as well as properties that have been available considerably longer.
That creates opportunities.
A newly listed, well priced property may require a different negotiating strategy than a home that has been sitting on the market for 30, 60, or 90 days.
Understanding the property's history, comparable sales, neighborhood activity, and current competition can be just as important as looking at the asking price.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Huntington Beach Housing Market
What is the median home price in Huntington Beach?
Among active single family residences in this CRMLS dataset, the median asking price is approximately $1,998,000. Among the closed sales contained in the current export, the median sale price is approximately $2,095,000.
How many homes are for sale in Huntington Beach?
This week's CRMLS snapshot contains 184 active single family residences for sale in Huntington Beach, plus another 9 properties listed as Coming Soon.
How long does it take to sell a home in Huntington Beach?
Current active listings have a median of approximately 36 days on market. The closed transactions in this dataset had a median of approximately 13 days on market.
What is the price per square foot in Huntington Beach?
The median asking price per square foot among active single family homes is approximately $882 per square foot. Recent closed transactions in this dataset had a median of approximately $916 per square foot.
Price per square foot can vary substantially depending on neighborhood, lot, condition, proximity to the beach, views, property size, and other characteristics.
What is the most expensive Huntington Beach ZIP code right now?
Among ZIP codes with meaningful active inventory in this dataset, 92649 currently has the highest median asking price at approximately $2.79 million, followed by 92648 at approximately $2.30 million.
Is now a good time to sell a home in Huntington Beach?
There is still meaningful buyer activity, with 88 properties currently pending or under contract in this dataset. Whether it is the right time to sell depends on your property, equity position, goals, timeline, and what you plan to do after the sale.
The Bottom Line
The Huntington Beach real estate market isn't telling just one story.
There are currently 184 active single family homes, yet another 88 homes have already moved into pending or active under contract status.
Active inventory has a median asking price of approximately $1.998 million, while the closed transactions in this dataset show a median sale price of approximately $2.095 million.
More importantly, homes that recently closed had a median marketing time of only about 13 days.
The takeaway isn't simply that Huntington Beach is a “hot” or “slow” market.
It's that buyers are becoming increasingly selective, and the strongest properties appear to be separating themselves from the rest of the market.
If you're thinking about buying or selling in Huntington Beach, the most useful question isn't simply, “What is the Huntington Beach market doing?”
It's:
What is the market doing for a home like yours, in your specific neighborhood and price range?
That's the number that matters.
Market data is based on information from CRMLS and is intended to provide a general snapshot of Huntington Beach single family residential activity as of August 12, 2026. Data is subject to change and should not be interpreted as an appraisal or guarantee of future market conditions.
