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Imperial Beach, CA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$830K1-yr changeUp2.4%

The typical home value in Imperial Beach, CA is $830K as of September 2026, up 2.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Imperial Beach ZIP code, the median list price is $850K and homes spend a median of 58 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Imperial Beach, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$830K
1-yr changeMedian across Imperial Beach ZIPs
+2.4%
ZIP markets live2 tracked in Imperial Beach
1
County
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12-month value trend

+2.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Imperial Beach over the last 12 months: $811K in Sep 2025 to $830K in Sep 2026 (+2.4%).

Sep 2025$811K

Sep 2026$830K

Median Zillow home value index across Imperial Beach's ZIP codes.

Context

Imperial Beach's housing market shows modest movement as of September 2026. The typical home value stands at $830,266, up 2.4% over the past year. With 81 homes currently for sale and 16 new listings that month, inventory remains limited. The median list price is $850,000, and homes are taking a median of 58 days to sell. About one-third of listings have seen price cuts, suggesting some sellers are adjusting to market conditions. If you're weighing a sale, the data suggests a market where competition is moderate but buyer interest isn't overwhelming.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Imperial Beach, CA?

Typical home value

$830K

Up2.4%YoY

Median list price

$850K

Days on market

58

Homes for sale

81

Price cuts

33.9%

New listings

16

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

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

Prices over time

Imperial Beach, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Imperial Beach, CA are up 2.4% over the past year, from $811K in September 2025 to $830K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Imperial Beach, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$830,266+2.4%
September 2025$810,736No prior year

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

Market balance

Is Imperial Beach, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Imperial Beach, CA leans toward a buyer's market.

A large share of listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 58 days on market and 34% of listings with a price cut in the typical Imperial Beach ZIP code, and 16 new listings against 81 active listings across Imperial Beach, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Imperial Beach housing market forecast 2027

+0.2%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Imperial Beach ZIP code, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.2%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Imperial Beach rose 2.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Imperial Beach?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Imperial Beach shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.2%), after a 2.4% 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). 1 Imperial Beach ZIP code has 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 Imperial Beach?

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 2 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach, CA home prices.

What is a typical home worth in Imperial Beach?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Imperial Beach is $830,266, representing a 2.4% increase over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Imperial Beach?

The median time homes spend on the market is 58 days as of September 2026.

Are there many homes for sale in Imperial Beach right now?

As of September 2026, there are 81 homes for sale in Imperial Beach, with 16 new listings that month. About 33.9% of current listings have experienced a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Imperial Beach, CA?

Typical home values in Imperial Beach, CA are up 2.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Imperial Beach, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Imperial Beach, CA leans toward a buyer's market. A large share of listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 58 days on market and 34% of listings with a price cut in the typical Imperial Beach ZIP code, and 16 new listings against 81 active listings across Imperial Beach, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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