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What’s My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home Worth? Market Report July 2026

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

What’s the Value of My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home?

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home Sales for July 2026

 

Cardiff Kook statue in Cardiff by the Sea CAIt’s essential that buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market have up-to-date information about the local market conditions. When planning to buy or sell a home this information will help you make educated buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale.

 

Supply and demand impact selling and buying in several ways, including prices, amount of buyer competition, and marketing time. It’s important to understand how local market conditions can affect your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s discuss YOUR real estate plans now!

 

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Here’s a summary of the Cardiff real estate market for July 2026 based on data provided by the MLS (private sales are not included; data are believed to be accurate as of this writing but are not guaranteed). 11 homes sold in July, up 1 from last month.

 

Single Family Homes Sold
8 (no change); 52 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $2,586,266 (down 18%); the Average Sales Price was 95% of the original asking price.

Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold
3 (up by 1); 8 Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $2,935,333 (up 105%); the Average Sales Price was 100% of the original asking price.

 

The overall volume of Cardiff sales rose slightly from last month. Single family detached home sales did not shift, while condo, townhome and duplex sales increased by 1. Sales prices ranged from $1,285,000 to $3,606,000.

 

There was 1 home in the Cardiff housing market with an Active Under Contract status at the end of July, compared to none in June.

 

At the end of July there were 12 homes for sale in Cardiff, 3 fewer than last month. 7 are single family detached homes, and 5 are condo and townhome listings. Listings range in price from $899,000 to $9,950,000. 

 

There is 1 month of inventory for single family homes (down from 1.6 months last month), 5 on the rate of sales over the last 3 months. There are 5 condo and townhome listings for sale as of this writing which is 2.5 months of inventory (up from 2.4 months) based on the rate of sales over the last 3 months.

 

As of July Cardiff by the Sea is a very strong seller’s market based on the current supply and buyer demand, and a strong seller’s market for condos and townhomes.

 

Cardiff home with ocean views in Cardiff by the Sea, CA

 

5 of the 11 homes sold for asking price or higher. 4 listings went pending in 1 week or less.

 

13 listings came on the market in July, up from 6 last month. 5 homes went pending in July (excluding the homes that closed escrow), compared to 4 in June.

 

This information in this report was taken from the MLS. If you would like more specifics about the Cardiff housing market, or information about a particular areas of interest, including the Walking District and the Composer District, please let me know. I can also help you with the sale or purchase of your Cardiff by the Sea home if that is your goal, either now or in the future.

 

Because of the limited sales in Cardiff by the Sea one cannot draw any firm conclusions about pricing or other trends. Limited inventory plus buyer demand continue to create a competitive housing market for Cardiff home buyers.

 

Keep in mind that average sales prices for the month are affected by sales of higher and/or lower-priced homes, especially when the number of sales is limited as it was for July.

 

Please reach out to me directly or by text at (760) 840-1360 to discuss your particular housing needs, lifestyle preferences, budget, and any questions. Then we can create a strategy to help you buy and/or sell your Cardiff by the Sea home if that is the goal.

 

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Jeff Dowler, CRS very valuable detailed home values sales market report for Cardiff By The Sea, CA. July 2026.

Aug 17, 2026 07:59 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks for the compliment John Pusa . Hope all is well with you!

Jeff

Aug 18, 2026 10:58 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning, Jeff.

I hope you are having a very productive August.

Aug 18, 2026 05:46 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you for the kind words Roy Kelley 

Jeff

Aug 18, 2026 10:57 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have never ridden a unicycle, have you?  It looks like a fun thing to do on the beach in Cardiff by the Sea!

Aug 18, 2026 06:24 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Nope and I would probably fall, Brian England  I thought this was a fun photo.

Jeff

Aug 18, 2026 10:57 AM
Brian England

It's definitely a fun photo and good selection!

Aug 18, 2026 01:12 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Wow Jeff Dowler, CRS you have some serious prices in your neck of the woods. I guess that is why the guy in the photo could only afford half a bike. 

Aug 18, 2026 07:04 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Ha ha Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty  That's a good one. But you are right, there are some pretty serious prices in Cardiff.

Jeff

Aug 18, 2026 10:56 AM