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BUYER BRIEFING Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa, CA Market Snapshot

Why acting now could save you in Costa Mesa, CA.

Single-family inventory sits at a razor-thin 1.37 months and the Market Action Index is firmly in seller territory at 50.85 — but prices have risen steadily, making every month of waiting more expensive.

Median Market Action

An index reflecting the pace of market activity. Values above 30 generally favor sellers, while values below 30 favor buyers, making it a quick health check.
Median Market Action Single Family (Jun 2025 – Jun 2026)
Median Market Action Single Family (Jun 2025 – Jun 2026) in COSTA MESA, CA — latest: 50.85 (Jun 2026)
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Median Market Action: An index reflecting the pace of market activity. Values above 30 generally favor sellers, while values below 30 favor buyers, making it a quick health check.
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Market Action Index
50.85
Months of Inventory
1.37 months
Median List Price
$1.989M
Absorbed Sale Price
$1.795M
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,064

Top Signals

Six Data Points
Market Action Index
50.85
Holding above 50 = seller's market, but eased from 56.7 in Jan — a slight window of relative buyer opportunity.
Months of Inventory
1.37 months
Up slightly from 1.22 in Apr but still deep in seller territory; supply is not coming to rescue buyers.
Median List Price
$1.989M
Up +2.0% in 3mo and +10.6% YoY — prices have climbed consistently; waiting has cost buyers real money.
Absorbed Sale Price
$1.795M
What buyers actually paid is up +15.8% YoY — sale prices confirm the appreciation trend is real.
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,064
Up +8.3% YoY — per-foot premiums are rising; locking in today's sq ft cost beats waiting.
Days on Market
21 days
Homes selling in 21 days — down sharply from 49 days in Jan, signaling accelerating buyer competition.
What This Means

More Choices Now, But the Clock Is Running

Inventory just hit its highest level in a year, giving you the best shot at finding the right home. But with 21-day selling times and prices up 10%+ YoY, this window won't last. Move with urgency on the right property.

Honest Caveats

27% of active listings have had price cuts — meaningful negotiation room may exist on homes that have sat. Target overpriced or stale listings to offset the high entry prices.

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Barry Jenkins
Real Estate Agent #0226XXXXXX
barry@yourfriendlyagent.net (757) 654-5059
Source: May 2025 - May 2026 Market Data
Updated May 22, 2026