Is Costa Mesa, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Costa Mesa is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Costa Mesa has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Costa Mesa is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Costa Mesa, CA

How much do homes in Costa Mesa, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,315,000

$752/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$146,000(+12.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Costa Mesa have sold for 12.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Costa Mesa was $1,315,000 in May 2024, up 12.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $752.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $517.5K$1.0M
+93.8%
2 $740K$820K
+10.8%
3 $1.1M$1.2M
+9.0%
4 $1.3M$1.4M
+11.0%
5+ $1.5M$1.9M
+30.7%

Summary: Costa Mesa housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 93.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 30.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Central Coast
+16.8%
Santa Ana
+14.4%
Irvine
+14.2%
Newport Beach
+13.9%
Costa Mesa
+12.5%

Housing Supply in Costa Mesa, CA

How many homes are available in Costa Mesa, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
153159+3.9%

Summary: The Costa Mesa real estate market had 159 homes for sale in May 2024, a 3.9% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1620
+25.0%
3 8484
0.0%
4 3737
0.0%
5+ 1618
+12.5%

Summary: The Costa Mesa housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
4854+12.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

16 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Costa Mesa, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 54 homes were sold or pending in Costa Mesa in May 2024, up by 12.5% month-over-month. Of the 54 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Costa Mesa, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Costa Mesa, CA?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
27 Days14 Days-46.8%

Summary: Homes in Costa Mesa had an average of 14 days on market in May 2024, down by 46.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

46 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Costa Mesa are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 54 homes were sold in Costa Mesa; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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