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Carmel-by-the-Sea Real Estate Market

As of June 2026, the median home listed in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA asks $2.43M — up 2.5% year over year. Homes sell in a median of 71 days, with 87 active listings and 18% carrying a price cut — a balanced market. Figures come from public records and industry data, updated monthly.

Median listing price
$2.43M
▲ 2.5% YoY
Median $ / sq ft
$1,073
2,022 sq ft median
Median days on market
71
June 2026
Active listings
87
For sale now
New listings
26
June 2026
Listings with price cuts
18%
Share of active

Carmel-by-the-Sea housing market statistics

The table summarizes Carmel-by-the-Sea's key housing figures for June 2026 — median listing and closed-sale prices, market pace, inventory and rental yield — each computed from public records and industry data.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA housing market at a glance — June 2026
MetricLatestDetail
Median listing price$2.43M+2.5% YoY
Median price per sq ft$1,0732,022 sq ft median
Median days on market71+22% YoY
Active listings87-15% YoY
New listings this month26June 2026
Listings with a price cut18%Share of active

How much inventory is on the market in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Carmel-by-the-Sea has 87 active listings, 26 new this month, 19 pending as of June 2026. About 18% of active listings have cut their price — a balanced market by pace.

Active listings
87
New this month
26
Pending
19
Price-reduced
15

How much is a monthly mortgage payment in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

A home at Carmel-by-the-Sea's $2.43M median listing runs about $12,216 a month in principal and interest — 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan at the current 6.43% national average rate. Taxes, insurance and HOA are extra.

If rates fall 1% · 5.43%
$10,968/mo
−$1,247/mo vs today
At today's rate · 6.43%
$12,216/mo
National weekly average
If rates rise 1% · 7.43%
$13,519/mo
+$1,303/mo vs today

Principal & interest on the $2.43M median listing with 20% down and a 30-year fixed loan — excludes taxes, insurance and HOA. Current rate: 6.43% (national weekly average, 2026-07-02). Model a full deal in the deal analyzer.

What is the latest Carmel-by-the-Sea real estate news?

Carmel-by-the-Sea's housing market exhibits high prices, significant growth, and notable luxury sales. — AI-generated summary of the headlines above; read the linked coverage before relying on it.

Headlines collected 2026-07-05; each links to the original publisher.

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Carmel-by-the-Sea housing market FAQ

What is the median home price in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
As of June 2026, the median listing price in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $2.43M, up 2.5% year over year (source: public records and industry data). Figures reflect ZIP 93923, the closest available data area for Carmel-by-the-Sea.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
The median home listed in Carmel-by-the-Sea asks $2.43M as of June 2026. With 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan at the current 6.43% national average rate, that runs about $12,216 a month in principal and interest, before taxes, insurance and HOA.
How fast are homes selling in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
The median property in Carmel-by-the-Sea spends 71 days on the market, with 87 homes actively listed and 18% of them carrying a price cut — a balanced market by pace as of June 2026.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
With a median 71 days on market and 18% of active listings carrying a price cut, Carmel-by-the-Sea reads as a balanced market as of June 2026. Faster sales and fewer price cuts favor sellers; slower sales and more cuts favor buyers. Conditions shift monthly.
Who are the top real estate agents in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
See WealthyBud directories for the top-producing agents, teams and brokerages serving Carmel-by-the-Sea and the wider California market, ranked by recent sales from public profile data.
Based on public records and industry data, June 2026 — see our methodology for how every figure is computed. Figures reflect ZIP 93923, the closest available data area for Carmel-by-the-Sea. Figures change monthly — verify current conditions with a local agent or MLS. Portions of market data courtesy of Realtor.com and Redfin; additional statistics from U.S. government sources.

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