12 homes in Avila Beach

Avila Beach is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States, located on San Luis Obispo Bay about 160 miles (257 km) northwest of Los Angeles, and about 200 miles (320 km) south of San Francisco. The population was 1,576 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Avila Beach as a census-designated place (CDP).
Avila Beach is a community in California offering diverse housing options and local amenities. The city provides residents with access to quality schools, parks, shopping, and dining, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking coastal living in coastal California.
Today, Avila Beach has 12 homes for sale at a median price of $1,750,000, typically selling in about 59 days.
Median Home Price
$1.80M
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
12.0 months of supply
Buyer's Market12 active listings—plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb—buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~59 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are taking longer to sell—buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. Sales 95% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are taking longer to sell—a larger share of listings remain on the market beyond 30 days, giving buyers more leverage.
Housing Tenure in Avila Beach
Homeownership is significantly higher than average—this is a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
83%
Homeowners
17%
Renters
Homeownership is 27.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
643 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $529K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$764K)
Price Reductions
7 listings have reduced their price
58% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.7% (~$117K)
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