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Costa Mesa, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.41M1-yr changeUp6.2%

The typical home value in Costa Mesa, CA is $1.41M as of September 2026, up 6.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Costa Mesa ZIP code, the median list price is $1.5M and homes spend a median of 48 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Costa Mesa, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.41M
1-yr changeMedian across Costa Mesa ZIPs
+6.2%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Costa Mesa
2
County
Orange County

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12-month value trend

+6.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in Costa Mesa over the last 12 months: $1.33M in Sep 2025 to $1.41M in Sep 2026 (+6.2%).

Sep 2025$1.33M

Sep 2026$1.41M

Median Zillow home value index across Costa Mesa's ZIP codes.

Context

Costa Mesa's housing market shows modest strength as of September 2026. The typical home value is $1,409,272, up 6.2% over the past year. The median list price stands at $1,498,722, with 115 homes currently for sale and 74 new listings that month. Homes are spending a median of 48 days on market, and 18.5% of listings carry a price cut. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the market appears reasonably active but not frenzied, with enough inventory that buyers have options and some sellers are adjusting expectations.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Costa Mesa, CA?

Typical home value

$1.41M

Up6.2%YoY

Median list price

$1.5M

Days on market

48

Homes for sale

115

Price cuts

18.5%

New listings

74

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Costa Mesa's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Costa Mesa, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Costa Mesa, CA are up 6.2% over the past year, from $1.33M in September 2025 to $1.41M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Costa Mesa, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,409,272+6.2%
September 2025$1,326,841No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Costa Mesa ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

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

Costa Mesa, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 48 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Costa Mesa ZIP code, and 74 new listings against 115 active listings across Costa Mesa, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Costa Mesa housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Costa Mesa ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Costa Mesa rose 6.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Costa Mesa?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Costa Mesa shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 6.2% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Costa Mesa ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Costa Mesa?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 3 Costa Mesa ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Costa Mesa, CA home prices.

What is a typical home value in Costa Mesa?

The typical home value in Costa Mesa is $1,409,272 as of September 2026, representing a 6.2% increase over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Costa Mesa?

Homes in Costa Mesa spend a median of 48 days on market as of September 2026.

How many homes are currently for sale in Costa Mesa?

As of September 2026, there are 115 homes for sale in Costa Mesa, with 74 new listings that month. Approximately 18.5% of listings have received a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Costa Mesa, CA?

Typical home values in Costa Mesa, CA are up 6.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Costa Mesa, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 48 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical Costa Mesa ZIP code, and 74 new listings against 115 active listings across Costa Mesa, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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