Pismo Beach Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Pismo Beach, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 12
Median Sale Price: $1,632,500
Average Sale Price: $1,730,583
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $858
Average Days on Market: 92
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 103.6%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Pismo Beach moved 16.6% up (from $1,400,000 to $1,632,500). The number of homes sold was 140.0% up compared to the prior month (5 vs. 12). Average days on market shifted 35.7% down (143 days to 92 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 28.0% up (from $1,275,000 to $1,632,500). Sales volume is 33.3% up year-over-year.

What This Means

Pismo Beach's real estate market is heating up in ways that suggest serious momentum heading into spring. March saw 12 homes sell compared to just 5 last year—a 33 percent jump year-over-year—and prices have accelerated impressively. The median sale price climbed 28 percent annually to $1.63 million, with month-over-month gains of 16.6 percent that hint at competitive bidding. The fact that homes are selling for 103.6 percent of list price confirms buyer enthusiasm. Days on market shrinking from 143 to 92 tells you inventory is moving faster, which typically signals a shift toward sellers' advantage.

That said, there's a cautionary note in the pending inventory. With 75 active listings and an average of 146 days on market, the pipeline suggests properties aren't flying off shelves at all price points. The median asking price of $1.03 million versus median sales price of $1.63 million points to a bifurcated market where upper-tier homes are hot while lower-priced inventory lingers. Spring seasonality is certainly playing a role—March traditionally triggers renewed buyer activity—but the coastal California lifestyle appeal and limited supply are likely sustaining interest. Keep an eye on whether this pace holds through summer or if the inventory buildup eventually softens momentum.

Pismo Beach Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
93449	12	$1,632,500	$858	92

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	10	$1,381,000	$858
LAND	1	$2,300,000	N/A
MULTI_FAMILY	1	$1,945,000	N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$750K+	12

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 75 active listings in Pismo Beach with a median asking price of $1,034,995 and an average of 146 days on market.

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