Huntington Beach Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Huntington Beach, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 147
- Median Sale Price: $1,327,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,433,102
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $768
- Average Days on Market: 61
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Huntington Beach moved 5.9% up (from $1,252,500 to $1,327,000). The number of homes sold was 56.4% up compared to the prior month (94 vs. 147). Average days on market shifted 1.6% down (62 days to 61 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 3.4% down (from $1,374,000 to $1,327,000). Sales volume is 8.9% up year-over-year.
What This Means
March brought a noticeable surge to Huntington Beach's real estate market, with sales jumping over 56 percent month-over-month and the median price climbing nearly 6 percent to $1.327 million. This spring spike is pretty typical for Southern California—buyers emerge after winter, and sellers list more aggressively. What's more telling is that homes are selling closer to asking price (99.1% of list), suggesting demand is outpacing supply even with 420 active listings on the market. Days on market ticked down slightly too, indicating motivated buyers aren't sitting around.
The year-over-year picture is more nuanced. While sales volume is up nearly 9 percent compared to March 2025, the median price has actually softened by 3.4 percent. This gap suggests the market is broader but not necessarily hotter—we're seeing more transactions at slightly lower price points, possibly as buyers look for better value or interest rates remain a headwind. The $768 per square foot average still reflects Huntington Beach's premium coastal positioning, but it's worth watching whether that YoY price decline signals a correction or just normal seasonal variation. For now, this feels like a fairly balanced market where both buyers and sellers have room to negotiate.
Huntington Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92646 | 44 | $1,349,500 | $776 | 49 |
| 92648 | 36 | $1,402,492 | $740 | 83 |
| 92649 | 34 | $1,455,000 | $794 | 68 |
| 92647 | 33 | $1,235,000 | $759 | 47 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 89 | $1,569,000 | $861 |
| CONDOS | 30 | $687,250 | $703 |
| TOWNHOMES | 15 | $1,105,000 | $709 |
| MOBILE | 8 | $190,000 | $175 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $1,886,500 | N/A |
| CONDO | 2 | $479,500 | $469 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 5 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 5 |
| $500K - $749K | 13 |
| $750K+ | 118 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 420 active listings in Huntington Beach with a median asking price of $1,089,500 and an average of 65 days on market.
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