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BUYER BRIEFING Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa, CA Market Analysis

Why now is a smart time to buy in Costa Mesa, CA.

Single-family homes are in a strong seller's market with only 1.37 months of supply, but prices and days on market have stabilized — giving buyers a rare window to lock in before the next leg up.

Median Price per Sq Ft

Midpoint cost per square foot. The most reliable way to compare values across different sizes, neighborhoods, and types.
Median Price per Sq Ft Single Family (Jun 2025 – May 2026)
Median Price per Sq Ft Single Family (Jun 2025 – May 2026) in COSTA MESA, CA — latest: $1.1K (May 2026)
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Median List Price
$1.99M
Months of Inventory
1.37 mo
Days on Market
21 days
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,064

Top Signals

Four Data Points
Median List Price
$1.99M
Median SF price holds at $1.99M in Jun 2026, up from $1.95M 3mo ago (+2%) and +10.6% YoY vs $1.8M in Jun 2025. Prices have climbed 5 of the last 6 months — waiting has a real cost in this market.
Months of Inventory
1.37 mo
Only 1.37 months of SF supply in Jun 2026 — barely changed from 1.22 mo 3mo ago and tight vs 1.35 mo a year ago. Anything under 4 months favors sellers; at 1.37 you have almost no negotiating cushion on supply.
Days on Market
21 days
Median SF days on market is just 21 days in Jun 2026, down sharply from 35 days 3mo ago and 28 days YoY. Homes that are priced right are flying — buyers who hesitate are consistently losing out to faster-moving competition.
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,064
SF median per sq ft hit $1,064 in May 2026 (latest available), up from $1,068 3mo ago — essentially flat short-term but up +8.3% YoY from $982 in Jun 2025. Per-foot costs are rising; locking in now preserves purchasing power.
What This Means

Act Before the Market Tightens Further

With 1.37 months of supply, 21-day median sales pace, and prices up 10.6% YoY, Costa Mesa rewards buyers who move decisively. Current price stability is a brief pause, not a reversal — every month of delay likely costs more.

Honest Caveats

27% of SF listings took a price cut in Jun 2026 — down from 37% in Dec 2025, but still meaningful. Sellers on overpriced homes will negotiate, so a sharp offer below ask on stale listings remains a viable strategy.

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Matt Croteau
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matt@mattsellsoc.com (949) 776-7948
Source: June 2025 - June 2026 Market Data
Updated June 17, 2026