Best Real Estate Agents in Costa Mesa, CA• Updated
Looking for the best real estate agent in Costa Mesa, CA? This page compares realtors in Costa Mesa within each home type and price range using actual transaction data — not reviews or paid ads. Whether you want a listing agent in Costa Mesa, CA or help buying a home in Costa Mesa, our 2026 scores use verified sales records, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios.
Market Pulse: Hot 🔥
The Costa Mesa, CA real estate market is currently a Seller's Market. Homes are selling at 99% of list price on average (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 34 active listings and 53 closed sales in the latest month, inventory remains at 0.7 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 17%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 4%.
Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Costa Mesa, CA
Source: third-party closed MLS records, data as of Oct 2026. Agents are compared within each home type and price range. How we score agents →
Detached Homes
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $1.2M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Detached Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 39 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Entry Level Detached Homes received 100% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has risen by 3% over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Homes rose 17% over the last 6 months; the latest month averaged 47 days. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Negotiation leverage in Mid-Market Detached Home has stabilized over the last 6 months, with sellers receiving 101%.
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High-End Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $2.9M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Detached Homes in the High-End range averaged 48 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of High-End Detached Homes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier had a median sale price of $3.8M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Detached Homes in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 38 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Homes received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Condos/Co-ops
Entry Level Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $959K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Condos/Co-ops in the Entry Level range averaged 50 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Entry Level Condos/Co-ops received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Condo/Co-op tier had a median sale price of $1.7M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Condos/Co-ops in the Mid-Market range averaged 49 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Mid-Market Condos/Co-ops received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $1.3M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Entry Level range averaged 58 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Entry Level Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 91% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $1.8M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Mid-Market range averaged 58 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Mid-Market Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 98% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $2.9M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the High-End range averaged 65 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Ultra-Luxury Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Ultra-Luxury Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) tier had a median sale price of $7.3M over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in the Ultra-Luxury range averaged 116 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) received 97% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Townhomes
Entry Level Townhome Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Townhome tier had a median sale price of $974K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Townhomes in the Entry Level range averaged 47 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Entry Level Townhomes received 99% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Mobile/Manufactured Homes
Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home Market Trends Median Price Market Trend The Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Home tier had a median sale price of $171K over the last 6 months. Days On Market Avg. Market Trend Lower is better Mobile/Manufactured Homes in the Entry Level range averaged 76 days on market over the last 6 months. Sale Price to List Price Ratio Market Trend Higher is better Lower is better Sellers of Entry Level Mobile/Manufactured Homes received 95% of list price on average over the last 6 months.
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Costa Mesa Real Estate Market Trends October 2026
Inventory Breakdown by Segment
| Property Type | Entry Level | High-End | Mid-Market | Ultra-Luxury | Total |
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| Condo/Co-op | 6 | — | 2 | — | 8 |
| Detached Home | 6 | 3 | 8 | — | 17 |
| Mobile/Manufactured Home | 3 | — | — | — | 3 |
| Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 |
| Townhome | 3 | — | — | — | 3 |
Market Insights & FAQ
How is the real estate market in Costa Mesa, CA performing right now?
The data indicates a high-intensity seller's market in Costa Mesa, CA. Inventory is at 0.7 months of supply. Inventory is critically low, meaning well-priced homes move rapidly, often with multiple offers.
What are the current pricing trends for Costa Mesa, CA real estate?
Currently, $1,882,000 represents the median entry point in Costa Mesa, CA. Over the past half-year, home values in Costa Mesa have moved upward by approximately 17% based on regional transaction data.
Are sellers in Costa Mesa, CA getting their full asking price?
Sellers hold the edge, though homes are closing slightly below asking in Costa Mesa, CA, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 99.1%. On average, properties in Costa Mesa are transitioning from active to sold status in 51 days.
Which listing agents does Agent Algo feature in Costa Mesa, CA?
Agent Algo compares agents within the same home type and price range, so Costa Mesa, CA has no single overall winner. Featured listing agents include Matt Perry (Mid-Market Detached Homes, 5 closed listings), Darlene Stinson (Entry Level Detached Homes, 2 closed listings), Ryan Knapp (High-End Detached Homes, 6 closed listings). Scores are built from closed sales outcomes — not reviews or paid placements.
How does the Costa Mesa, CA market compare to Orange County trends?
Costa Mesa, CA maintains a distinct profile within the broader Orange County region. Median home values are currently 4% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Costa Mesa.
Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Homes in Costa Mesa, CA?
If you're selling a Mid-Market Detached Home in Costa Mesa, CA, the data points to Matt Perry as a standout choice. Their listings in this segment have closed faster than the local average while achieving above-average sale-to-list ratios — a rare combination that directly benefits sellers on both time and final price. Based on 5 closed listings in this segment (6 in Costa Mesa, CA overall).
Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Detached Homes in Costa Mesa, CA?
Darlene Stinson has recent Entry Level Detached Home listings in Costa Mesa, CA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed listings in this segment.
Who is a top listing agent for High-End Detached Homes in Costa Mesa, CA?
Our transaction-level analysis puts Ryan Knapp at the top for High-End Detached Home listings in Costa Mesa, CA. The data points to a dual edge here: shorter time on market than is typical for this segment, and sale prices that hold closer to — or above — the asking price compared to local norms. Based on 6 closed listings in this segment (12 in Costa Mesa, CA overall).
Which buyer's agents are active in Mid-Market Detached Homes in Costa Mesa, CA?
Blake Nelle has recent Mid-Market Detached Home purchases in Costa Mesa, CA, at a below-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 3 closed purchases in this segment.
Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Townhomes in Costa Mesa, CA?
Holly McDonald has recent Entry Level Townhome listings in Costa Mesa, CA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 3 closed listings in this segment.
Which listing agents are active in High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in Costa Mesa, CA?
Daniel Blackwell has recent High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) listings in Costa Mesa, CA, closing faster than the segment average at an above-average sale-to-list ratio. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed listings in this segment (3 in Costa Mesa, CA overall).
Which listing agents are active in Entry Level Condos/Co-ops in Costa Mesa, CA?
Alexander Yu has recent Entry Level Condo/Co-op listings in Costa Mesa, CA, at an above-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed listings in this segment.
Which buyer's agents are active in High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) in Costa Mesa, CA?
Jeremy Wayland has recent High-End Multi-Family (2-4 Unit) purchases in Costa Mesa, CA, at a below-average sale-to-list ratio for the segment. With only a few closings in this segment, treat this as an early signal rather than a ranking. Based on 2 closed purchases in this segment.