Half Moon Bay, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,799,999
Updated August 2026
Today, Half Moon Bay has 24 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,799,999, typically selling in about 66 days.
Half Moon Bay Market Analysis
Buyers in Half Moon Bay, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.8M. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $834. Since February, the median price has moved up about 15.0% to $1.7M as of July.
It takes about 27 days for the typical home here to go under contract. Half Moon Bay, CA has 24 active listings on the market right now. 11 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $799,000 median for two bedroom homes to $3.6M for five bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 83.3% of the mix, with condos accounting for another 16.7%. The area falls within the 94019 ZIP code.
Half Moon Bay Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Sale prices are up 9% over the last six months and 8% over the past year, yet the typical home takes about 66 days to sell, and 42% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.80M
↑ 8% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.4 months of supply
Balanced Supply24 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~66 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in Half Moon Bay
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
73%
Homeowners
27%
Renters
Homeownership is 17.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
4,151 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $742K in value on average.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$955K)
Price Reductions
10 listings have reduced their price
42% of active listings
Average reduction: 16.5% (~$297K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Half Moon Bay, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Half Moon Bay, CA?
The median list price in Half Moon Bay is $1,799,999 as of August 2026, based on 24 active listings.
Is Half Moon Bay a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Half Moon Bay currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.4 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Half Moon Bay?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 27 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 66 days.
Are home prices in Half Moon Bay going up or down?
The median sale price in Half Moon Bay is up about 8.0% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Half Moon Bay, CA?
There are 24 homes for sale in Half Moon Bay right now, including 4 listed within the last week.