Capital Management Realty, Inc. · Local Market Update · 2026-10-24
Huntington Beach
Housing Market
Surf City living meets premium coastal investment in Southern California.
Median Value
$1.45M – $1.75M
Limited coastal land availability and strong interest in vacation-ready properties maintain significant upward pressure on local median valuations.
Days to Pending
18 – 32 Days
Turn-key properties with modern beach-chic renovations and proximity to the pier attract multiple offers within the first three weeks.
Market Inventory
42 – 58 Listings
Inventory remains historically tight, as many long-term owners are reluctant to trade their current mortgage rates for a new purchase.
The Market Dynamic
Huntington Beach continues to exhibit strong resilience despite the current interest rate environment as high demand for coastal lifestyle properties persists. Inventory remains constrained, keeping prices elevated for prime beachside real estate as we move into the fourth quarter of 2026.
The market currently leans in favor of sellers for well-maintained, entry-level, and mid-range properties due to persistent scarcity. Buyers have slightly more leverage in the luxury tier where higher price points are seeing longer absorption periods, creating a selective but still active landscape.
For Buyers
Buyers should be prepared to act quickly on high-quality listings, as the best properties often move before the first weekend open house. Securing a strong pre-approval and having a local expert represent you is essential for navigating the current competitive bidding environment.
For Sellers
Sellers who invest in staging and light cosmetic updates to lean into the 'Surf City' aesthetic are seeing significant premiums. While demand is strong, overpricing remains the biggest pitfall; focus on professional photography to capture the lifestyle appeal immediately.
What's Moving in Huntington Beach
The core velocity of the local market is concentrated in the $1.1M – $1.5M range — where demand is most active and well-priced properties move quickly.
Pier district bungalows
ocean-view condos
Seacliff estates
remodeled beach cottages
Client Success Stories
Proven results across
Orange County.
"Kris Garrido sold my house quickly and got us multiple offers above asking price the same week it was put on the market."
Charmel Smith
Sold above asking, multiple offers
Home Sale
"Greg, Kris, Kianji, Erica and the team made our dream come true as homeowners. One-stop shop for agent, loan, and insurance."
Amy La
Made dreams come true
Home Purchase
"Kris coordinated perfectly so escrow closed at the same time for both houses. There was no stress involved—the transaction went over smoothly."
Rodrigo Cardiel
Seamless multi-state coordination
Dual Transaction
"CMR took care of everything for us. We didn't have to do anything other than show up to view the home. They have been such a blessing to our family."
Jennifer Saldana
First-time buyers made easy
First-Time Purchase
"Kris and his team are special. He was patient and supportive throughout the entire process, especially during challenging negotiations."
Rami Elkinawy
Felt like working with a friend
Home Purchase
"Mary Tran is truly a dream realtor. She found us our dream home and handled everything — communications, inspections, negotiations."
Emily
Dream home found
Full Service
500+
Families Served
$150M+
In Transactions
4.9/5
Client Rating
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