| Metric | Latest | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $2.44M | -9.0% YoY |
| Median price per sq ft | $1,018 | 2,157 sq ft median |
| Median days on market | 71 | -4% YoY |
| Active listings | 98 | +15% YoY |
| New listings this month | 20 | September 2026 |
| Listings with a price cut | 20% | Share of active |
| Pending-to-active ratio | 20.5% | 20 pending |
Resort & second-home market · California · September 2026 data
What is the Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA real estate market doing?
As of September 2026, the median home listed in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA asks $2.44M, down 9.0% year over year. Homes spend a median of 71 days on market, with 98 active listings and 20% carrying a price cut; pending contracts equal 21% of active listings — a balanced market. Figures come from public records and industry data, updated monthly.
Median listing price
$2.44M
▼ 9.0% YoY
Median $ / sq ft
$1,018
2,157 sq ft median
Median days on market
71
September 2026
Active listings
98
For sale now
New listings
20
September 2026
Listings with price cuts
20%
Share of active
Pending / active
21%
Contract activity
What is the Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA housing market doing right now?
The Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA housing market lists at a $2.44M median as of September 2026, down 9.0% year over year, with a 71-day median market time and 98 homes for sale (20% with a price cut), reading as a balanced market by days-on-market pace.
Carmel-by-the-Sea housing market statistics
The table summarizes Carmel-by-the-Sea's key housing figures for September 2026 — median listing and closed-sale prices, market pace, inventory and rental yield — each computed from public records and industry data.
How much inventory is on the market in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Carmel-by-the-Sea has 98 active listings, 20 new this month, 20 pending as of September 2026. About 20% of active listings have cut their price — a balanced market by pace.
How much is a monthly mortgage payment in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
A home at Carmel-by-the-Sea's $2.44M median listing runs about $13,349 a month in principal and interest — 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan at the current 7.28% national average rate. Taxes, insurance and HOA are extra.
If rates fall 1% · 6.28%
$12,051/mo
−$1,298/mo vs today
At today's rate · 7.28%
$13,349/mo
National weekly average
If rates rise 1% · 8.28%
$14,698/mo
+$1,349/mo vs today
Principal & interest on the $2.44M median listing with 20% down and a 30-year fixed loan — excludes taxes, insurance and HOA. Current rate: 7.28% (national weekly average, 2026-10-01). Model a full deal in the deal analyzer.
What is the latest Carmel-by-the-Sea real estate news?
Torres St 3SW of Tenth Ave, Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921Realtor.com · 2026-07-03→Cities With the Fastest-growing Home Prices in CaliforniaStacker · 2026-06-29→Luxury Carmel-by-the-Sea "Healthy Home" Sells Off-Market Through Carmel Realty CompanyPR Newswire · 2026-05-19→Exclusive | Inside Carmel-by-the-Sea, Where Small Homes Sell for Big MoneyWSJ · 2025-02-19→
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.
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What is the median home price in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
As of September 2026, the median listing price in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA is $2.44M, down 9.0% 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 $2.44M as of September 2026. With 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan at the current 7.28% national average rate, that runs about $13,349 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 98 homes actively listed and 20% of them carrying a price cut — a balanced market as of September 2026.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
With a median 71 days on market and 20% of active listings carrying a price cut, pending contracts at 21% of active listings, Carmel-by-the-Sea reads as a balanced market as of September 2026. Lean is based on days-on-market pace when closed-sale ratios are unavailable. 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, September 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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