Huntington Beach Market Update - February 2026

Supply Metrics

Demand Metrics

Showing Activity

Pricing Metrics

Market Timing

Major Challenges - Steep Price Decline

• Severe price drop - median price down 11.4% to $1,200,000, average down 12.8% to $1,418,695.
• Lower pending activity - pending sales down 47.4% to 51.
• Inventory also declined - new listings down 18.5% (145) and active listings down 14.9% (252).
• Fewer showings to contract - shows to contract down 33.3% to 2.0.
• Pricing is more sensitive - with large price changes, buyers can be more selective despite fast timelines.

Surprising Opportunities

• Closed activity increased - closed sales up 13.5% to 101 and total closed sides up 13.5% to 202.0.
• Faster timelines - days active in MLS down 25.0% to 21.
• List-price outcomes remained firm - 100.0% of last list price (+1.6%) and 100.0% of original price (+2.1%).
• Closed volume held steady - $289,896,548 (+0.1%).

Seller Strategy

• Pricing alignment can be critical when median pricing is down 11.4% and pending sales are down 47.4%.
• Plan for quick movement when priced appropriately, with a 21-day average time in MLS (-25.0%).
• Expect fewer showings before contract (2.0, -33.3%), which can indicate selective buyers.
• Lean on recent closed activity (closed sales 101, +13.5%) to support current pricing expectations.
• With supply still tight (2.2 months, -12.0%), well-positioned listings can still perform strongly.

Exceptional Opportunities - Major Price Correction

• Lower prices - median down 11.4% to $1,200,000 and average down 12.8% to $1,418,695.
• Less pending competition - pending sales down 47.4% to 51.
• Fast-moving market - days active in MLS down 25.0% to 21.
• Supply is tighter - active listings down 14.9% to 252 and months supply down 12.0% to 2.2.
• Closed activity increased - closed sales up 13.5% to 101, indicating buyers are closing at updated pricing levels.

Challenges

• Premium pricing remains - even after the decline, the median is $1,200,000.
• List-price outcomes are strong - sellers averaged 100.0% of last list price (+1.6%) and 100.0% of original price (+2.1%).
• Shorter decision window - 21 days on average in MLS (-25.0%) can compress timelines.
• Inventory is reduced - fewer listings can limit selection, even with lower pricing.
• Competition varies by listing - shows per listing increased to 2.5 (+4.2%), even though total showings remain relatively low.

Buyer Strategy

• Act decisively when value aligns, given a 21-day average market time (-25.0%).
• Use recent pricing metrics (median -11.4%, average -12.8%) to benchmark offers to current conditions.
• If seeking leverage, prioritize listings with longer market exposure relative to the 21-day average.
• Prepare for efficient decision-making: shows to contract averaged 2.0 (-33.3%).
• Track inventory closely as supply is tighter (months supply 2.2, -12.0%).

Huntington Beach’s February 2026 results showed lower pricing alongside faster absorption and higher closed activity. The median sales price was $1,200,000 (-11.4%) while pending sales were 51 (-47.4%) and days active in MLS fell to 21 (-25.0%). Inventory declined (new listings 145, -18.5%; active listings 252, -14.9%), keeping months supply low at 2.2 (-12.0%).

Despite weaker pending activity, closed sales increased to 101 (+13.5%) and closed volume was $289,896,548 (+0.1%). List-to-sale performance remained strong (100.0% of last list price and 100.0% of original price), suggesting that when homes are priced to current conditions, transactions can still close efficiently. Market outcomes may vary more by pricing strategy and positioning as buyers respond to the new price levels.