August July 2025 Coastal Market Update: South Orange County

Laguna Beach, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $5,424,500
Market Action Index (MAI): 28 – Slight Buyer’s Advantage
Inventory: 190

This week the median list price for Laguna Beach, CA is $5,424,500 with the market action index hovering around 28. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 27. Inventory has held steady at or around 190. Click here to stay informed with the Laguna Beach market!

Home sales have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks. Since this is a Buyer’s market, prices are not yet moving higher as excess inventory is consumed. However, as the supply and demand trends continue, the market moves into the Seller’s zone, and we are likely to see upward pressure on pricing.

Newport Beach, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $5,967,500
Market Action Index (MAI): 29 – Slight Buyer’s Advantage
Inventory: 200

This week the median list price for Newport Beach, CA is $5,967,500 with the market action index hovering around 29. This is less than last month's market action index of 30. Inventory has increased to 200. Click here to stay informed with the Newport Beach market!

The Market Action Index has been trending lower for several weeks while prices have remained relatively stable. If inventory continues to grow relative to demand however, it is likely that we will see downward pressure on pricing.

Corona Del Mar, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $7,995,000
Market Action Index (MAI): 27 – Slight Buyers’s Advantage
Inventory: 54

This week the median list price for Corona Del Mar, CA is $7,995,000 with the market action index hovering around 27. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 26. Inventory has increased to 54. 

The Market Action Index has been trending lower for several weeks while prices have remained relatively stable. If inventory continues to grow relative to demand however, it is likely that we will see downward pressure on pricing.

Laguna Niguel, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $2,047,449
Market Action Index (MAI): 36 – Slight Seller’s Advantage
Inventory: 90

This week the median list price for Laguna Niguel, CA is $2,047,449 with the market action index hovering around 39. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 38. Inventory has decreased to 90. Click here to stay informed with the Laguna Niguel market!

In the last few weeks, the Market Action Index has resumed a climb. Despite the fact that we’re in a Seller’s market, prices have not yet resumed upward momentum. However, it is likely that given these conditions, prices will at least level off very soon. If the increasing trend continues, expect that prices could shift higher quickly.

Dana Point, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $3,197,500
Market Action Index (MAI): 39 – Slight Seller’s Advantage
Inventory: 58

This week the median list price for Dana Point, CA is $3,197,500 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 33. Inventory has increased to 58. Click here to stay informed with the Dana Point market!

Home sales have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks. However prices have not yet stopped falling. Since the market is already in the Seller's zone, expect prices to level off very soon. Should the sales trend continue expect that prices could climb from there.

San Juan Capistrano, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $2,525,000
Market Action Index (MAI): 38 – Slight Seller’s Advantage
Inventory: 63

This week the median list price for San Juan Capistrano, CA is $2,525,000 with the market action index hovering around 38. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 38. Inventory has decreased to 63. 

The market has been cooling over time and prices have recently flattened. Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s Market (where significant demand leaves little inventory available). If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.