Imperial Beach Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Imperial Beach, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 18
- Median Sale Price: $825,000
- Average Sale Price: $868,111
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $612
- Average Days on Market: 39
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Imperial Beach moved 3.2% down (from $852,500 to $825,000). The number of homes sold was 12.5% up compared to the prior month (16 vs. 18). Average days on market shifted 46.6% down (73 days to 39 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 10.0% up (from $749,950 to $825,000). Sales volume is 28.6% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Imperial Beach's housing market is showing genuine strength this May, though buyers should pump the brakes on assuming this signals a major shift. While sales volume jumped 12.5% month-over-month, the more telling story is what happened to days on market, which plummeted from 73 to just 39 days. That's a dramatic acceleration in buyer activity and suggests spring seasonality is kicking in right on schedule. Homes are also selling at 99.6% of list price, indicating healthy demand relative to supply.
The year-over-year picture is equally interesting. The median price has climbed 10% to $825,000, signaling the market has recovered from whatever softness existed a year ago. However, this month did see a modest 3.2% dip from April, which could be normal monthly volatility rather than a concerning trend. The real tension lies in the active inventory: 142 listings are languishing at a median asking price of $991,500, suggesting sellers may be overpriced. The gap between asking prices and what's actually selling indicates buyers remain selective, even in a tightening market.
Overall, Imperial Beach is firmly in a buyer's market that's gradually tilting toward balance as we head into summer.
Imperial Beach Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91932 | 18 | $825,000 | $612 | 39 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 10 | $829,500 | $646 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $580,000 | $588 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $1,535,000 | $419 |
| CONDO | 2 | $809,000 | $573 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 5 |
| $750K+ | 13 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 142 active listings in Imperial Beach with a median asking price of $991,500 and an average of 74 days on market.
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