Carmel Valley Housing Market Report – June 2026
Here's a look at how the Carmel Valley, CA real estate market performed in June 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 4
- Median Sale Price: $1,137,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,000,375
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $851
- Average Days on Market: 163
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 90.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to May, the median sale price in Carmel Valley moved 18.8% down (from $1,400,000 to $1,137,500). The number of homes sold was 71.4% down compared to the prior month (14 vs. 4). Average days on market shifted 19.0% up (137 days to 163 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to June 2025, the median sale price is 42.5% down (from $1,977,375 to $1,137,500). Sales volume is 33.3% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Carmel Valley's real estate market is showing clear signs of cooling this June, with a notable pullback from the spring months. The median sale price dropped 18.8% from May, landing at $1.14 million, while homes are now taking significantly longer to sell—averaging 163 days on market compared to 137 days just last month. This slowdown likely reflects the typical summer market shift combined with broader affordability pressures. Year-over-year, prices are down a substantial 42.5%, indicating that Carmel Valley hasn't been immune to the regional correction that's gripped California's luxury market over the past year.
What's particularly telling is the gap between asking and selling prices. Homes are selling at 90.1% of list price, suggesting sellers are still adjusting expectations downward. With 100 active listings on the market and properties averaging five months before sale, inventory is no longer tight—it's become a buyer's market. The $851 per square foot metric is reasonable for the area, but only four sales in June makes it difficult to read micro-trends.
The market isn't broken, but it's definitely sluggish. Buyers have leverage, and sellers need to be realistic about pricing if they want to move inventory quickly.
Carmel Valley Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93924 | 4 | $1,137,500 | $851 | 163 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 3 | $1,275,000 | $851 |
| LAND | 1 | $226,500 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 3 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 100 active listings in Carmel Valley with a median asking price of $1,298,499 and an average of 153 days on market.
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