August Coastal Market Update: South Orange County

by Jill Witte

August is here, and the coastal real estate markets in Orange County are settling into a new rhythm. Whether you're gearing up to make a move or simply love staying in the loop, now is the time to understand where things stand. Let’s break down the latest insights for Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, and San Juan Capistrano, using data from Altos Research.

Laguna Beach, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $5,372,500
Market Action Index (MAI): 31 – Slight Seller's Advantage
Inventory: 148

This week the median list price for Laguna Beach, CA is $5,372,500 with the market action index hovering around 31. This is less than last month's market action index of 32. Inventory has increased to 148.

Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.

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Newport Beach, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $$5,663,000
Market Action Index (MAI): 32 – Slight Seller’s Advantage
Inventory: 190


This week the median list price for Newport Beach, CA is $5,663,000 with the market action index hovering around 32. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 32. Inventory has decreased to 190.

Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.

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Corona Del Mar, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $7,195,000
Market Action Index (MAI): 36 – Slight Seller's Advantage
Inventory: 49

This week the median list price for Corona Del Mar, CA is $7,195,000 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 33. Inventory has decreased to 49.

Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.

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Laguna Niguel, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $1,849,000
Market Action Index (MAI): 43 – Slight Seller’s Market
Inventory: 96

This week the median list price for Laguna Niguel, CA is $1,849,000 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is less than last month's market action index of 44. Inventory has decreased to 96.

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.

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Dana Point, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $3,499,499
Market Action Index (MAI): 39 – Slight Seller’s Advantage
Inventory: 48

 

This week the median list price for Dana Point, CA is $3,499,499 with the market action index hovering around 39. This is less than last month's market action index of 40. Inventory has increased to 48.

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.

Find your Dana Point home.


San Juan Capistrano, CA Market Update
Median List Price: $2,560,000
Market Action Index (MAI): 41 – Slight Seller’s Advantage
Inventory: 58

This week the median list price for San Juan Capistrano, CA is $2,560,000 with the market action index hovering around 41. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 41. Inventory has increased to 58.

Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks. This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.

Find your San Juan Capistrano home.


Thinking about making a move or just curious about your position in this shifting market? Let’s connect. I’ll break down what these trends mean for you and help tailor a smart strategy, whether you're buying, selling, or investing.

📩 Ready to talk through your game plan? I’m just a call or message away.

Report Credit: Data provided by Altos Research
Report Run Date: Thursday, August 14, 2026

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