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 November 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

$1,375,333

$786/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$151,833(+12.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Costa Mesa have sold for 12.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Costa Mesa was $1,375,333 in November 2024, up 12.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $786.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $812.5K$887K
+9.2%
2 $789.9K$872.5K
+10.5%
3 $1.1M$1.3M
+10.6%
4 $1.3M$1.5M
+14.9%
5+ $1.8M$1.8M
-2.0%

Summary: Costa Mesa housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Irvine
+18.2%
Santa Ana
+12.7%
Costa Mesa
+12.4%
Newport Beach
+12.4%
Central Coast
+8.2%

Housing Supply in Costa Mesa, CA

How many homes are available in Costa Mesa, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
194153-21.1%

Summary: The Costa Mesa real estate market had 153 homes for sale in November 2024, a 21.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 2922
-24.1%
3 7759
-23.4%
4 6753
-20.9%
5+ 2118
-14.3%

Summary: The Costa Mesa housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 24.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 23.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6054-10.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

22 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Costa Mesa, you may be able to get a good deal. 44.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 54 homes were sold or pending in Costa Mesa in November 2024, down by 10.0% month-over-month. Of the 54 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 41% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
15 Days27 Days+82.7%

Summary: Homes in Costa Mesa had an average of 27 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 82.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

35 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were 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 November 2024, 54 homes were sold in Costa Mesa; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% 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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