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Single Family Homes Market Report โ€” Costa Mesa, CA

Median price $1,700,000 with a hot market, 489 closed sales, and 40.8 months of supply.

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Market Summary

$1,700,000
Median Price
$998.4/sf
Median PSF
1.8%
Price Change
Hot
Market Temperature
40.8 mo
Absorption Rate
๐Ÿ“ˆ Seller
Market Type

What's Your Single Family Homes Worth in Costa Mesa?

Based on 489 recent closed sales, a typical single family homes in Costa Mesa falls in this range:

$1,360,000 โ€“ $2,040,000

Actual value depends on size, condition, location, and lot. Text your address for a precise estimate.

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Supply & Demand

Activity

Active listings: 315

Pending: 124

Closed / month: 40.8

Market balance: Seller Strong

Recommendation

Use recent single family homes sales to price for a hot market in Costa Mesa.

Review pending count and active supply before making price or offer timing decisions in this hot segment.

Inventory

315
Active
124
Pending
100
Closed 30d
259
Closed 90d
$1,700,000
Median Active Price
64
Avg Days Active

Monthly Trend Chart

$1,800,000
25-06
$1,790,000
25-07
$1,405,000
25-08
$1,575,000
25-09
$1,772,500
25-10
$1,653,000
25-11
$1,637,500
25-12
$1,690,000
26-01
$2,374,500
26-02
$1,457,500
26-03
$1,760,000
26-04
$1,715,000
26-05

๐Ÿ“ˆ Rising trend ยท 40.8 sales/month average

Recent Sales

186 Buoy

Close Price: $1,950,000

Close Date: 2026-05-29

Beds / Baths: 3 / 2

Sq Ft: 1,452

$/sf: $1,343

871 Joann

Close Price: $1,300,000

Close Date: 2026-05-28

Beds / Baths: 3 / 2

Sq Ft: 1,040

$/sf: $1,250

3000 Country Club

Close Price: $2,715,000

Close Date: 2026-05-28

Beds / Baths: 4 / 4

Sq Ft: 3,071

$/sf: $884

2734 San Juan

Close Price: $1,365,000

Close Date: 2026-05-27

Beds / Baths: 4 / 2

Sq Ft: 1,867

$/sf: $731

2880 Club House

Close Price: $3,200,000

Close Date: 2026-05-26

Beds / Baths: 5 / 4

Sq Ft: 2,743

$/sf: $1,167

What to Know About Single Family Homes in Costa Mesa

Single-family housing in Costa Mesa remains the Inland Empire benchmark most owners, agents, and buyers reference when they talk about neighborhood value. Pricing usually moves with affordability, school and commute patterns, tract-level reputation, and the mix of updated versus original-condition homes coming to market.

For Home Buyers in Costa Mesa

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Single Family Homes FAQ

Single-family buyers in Costa Mesa usually react fastest to lot utility, garage count, condition, school draw, and tract location. The best comps stay close on GLA, age, lot size, and neighborhood appeal so the price story matches how local buyers compare homes.
Most Costa Mesa single-family pricing conversations start with the most recent closed sales, then expand only when inventory is thin. In Inland Empire neighborhoods with steady turnover, fresher comps usually explain value better than older sales from a different market cycle.
Yes. Updated kitchens, bathrooms, and permitted ADUs can move buyer demand meaningfully, but only when the surrounding market shows support for that premium. In Costa Mesa, the comp set should separate basic cosmetic updates from full repositioning work.
Single-family $/sf is heavily shaped by lot configuration, curb appeal, street influence, and bedroom count. In Costa Mesa, two homes with similar square footage can still sell differently if one has a superior lot, better renovation level, or more desirable micro-location.
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