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Orange County & Huntington Beach Market Update - 11/5/25

  • Vy Tran
  • Nov 11, 2025
  • 3 min read

The Orange County housing market is showing mixed signals with declining active inventory but rising expired listings. Here's the latest data on what's happening across the county and in Huntington Beach.

Orange County

Active Inventory

  • Active listings: 4,059 (down 118)

  • Coming soon: 109 (up 4)

  • Under contract: 1,898 (down 24)

  • Closed (last 60 days): 3,590 (up 150)

  • ⚠️ Expired/Canceled (last 180 days): 4,455 (up 143) ⚠️


Pricing & Market Time

  • SFR median list price: $1,999,999 (down $95,001)

  • SFR median closed price (last 60 days): $1,425,000 (up $25,000)

  • Average days on market: 75 (up 4 days)


Year-Over-Year Comparison

  • Listings: Up 26.3% compared to last year

  • Closed sales: Down 0.8% compared to last year

  • Under contract: Down 0.5% compared to last year


Huntington Beach

Active Inventory

  • Active listings: 241 (down 14)

  • Coming soon: 11 (up 2)

  • Closed (last 60 days): 253 (up 10)

  • ⚠️ Expired/Canceled (last 180 days): 265 (down 4) ⚠️

  • ⚠️ Price reductions: 46.06% of active listings ⚠️


Pricing & Market Time

  • SFR median list price: $1,935,000 (down $27,000)

  • SFR median closed price (last 60 days): $1,535,000 (up $5,000)

  • Average days on market: 64 (up 5 days)


Year-Over-Year Comparison

  • Listings: Up 23.7% compared to last year

  • Closed sales: Up 8.6% compared to last year

  • Under contract: Up 10.8% compared to last year


Key Market Insights

The Pricing Gap The most significant trend is the gap between list prices and closed prices:

  • Orange County: Homes listing at $2M median but closing at $1.425M

  • Huntington Beach: Homes listing at $1.935M but closing at $1.535M

This $400K-$575K gap indicates sellers are pricing optimistically while buyers are negotiating successfully.


Rising Expired Listings Orange County saw 143 more expired/canceled listings in the past week, bringing the 180-day total to 4,455. This suggests:

  • Overpricing remains a challenge

  • Market is more selective than a year ago

  • Buyers have negotiating power despite low inventory


Huntington Beach Outperforming While Orange County overall shows slight declines in closed sales (-0.8%) and pending sales (-0.5%), Huntington Beach is gaining momentum:

  • Closed sales up 8.6% year-over-year

  • Under contract up 10.8% year-over-year

  • Slightly better absorption despite 46% price reduction rate


Days on Market Increasing Both markets are seeing longer selling times:

  • Orange County: 75 days (up 4)

  • Huntington Beach: 64 days (up 5)

This indicates a normalizing market where homes aren't flying off the shelf as quickly as they did during peak periods.


What This Means for You

If You're Buying:

  • Negotiating power - 46% of Huntington Beach listings have reduced prices

  • More inventory - Listings up 26.3% countywide, 23.7% in Huntington Beach

  • Time to shop - Median 64-75 days on market gives you time to make informed decisions

  • Price corrections - Gap between list and closed prices shows room for negotiation

  • Great time to buy - Second lowest month in 15 months for inventory levels


If You're Selling:

  • Price strategically - $400K-$575K gap between list and sold prices shows overpricing consequences

  • Avoid expired pile - 4,455 expired listings in 180 days shows cost of overpricing

  • Market time matters - Average 64-75 days means pricing right from day one is critical

  • Closed prices rising - Despite list price drops, actual sale prices increased $5K-$25K

  • Competition is real - 26% more listings than last year means standing out is essential


Market Outlook: The market is transitioning from seller-dominated to more balanced conditions. Inventory is up significantly year-over-year, but absorption remains relatively stable. Sellers who price competitively and present well-maintained homes are still finding success, while those testing high prices face extended market time or expiration.

The gap between aspirational list prices and actual closed prices suggests buyers are being disciplined and selective. Success in this market requires realistic pricing based on recent comps, not hopes or outdated data.


Want a pricing strategy that avoids the expired listing pile?

Contact me at (714) 909-8808 or vytran@firstteam.com


Vy Tran

First Team Real Estate | Luxury Portfolio InternationalDRE #02227752

Click HERE for Vy's Zillow Profile & Reviews


Data source: CRMLS and Trendgraphix, published 11/5/25. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

 
 
 

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