Laguna Beach Real Estate Market Update: Week of September 7, 2026

What is the Laguna Beach real estate market doing as we move into September 2026? As of September 7, Laguna Beach has 150 active listings and 31 homes in escrow. Inventory continues to contract following the summer selling season, while buyer activity remains steady despite a slight increase in mortgage rates.

The headline this week is the continued decline in available inventory. Active listings fell from 157 to 150, bringing Laguna Beach inventory down to its lowest level we've seen in recent weeks.

At the same time, five homes entered escrow and five properties closed, showing that transactions are continuing to move through the market. Sellers are still adjusting to buyer expectations, with six of this week's seven price changes being reductions.

Here's the full 7-day snapshot.

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This Week's Laguna Beach Market Numbers

Inventory Falls Again to 150 Active Listings

Active inventory dropped from 157 homes last week to 150 this week, extending the decline we've been watching since early August.

That's a substantial change from the 183 active listings recorded during the first week of August. In roughly a month, Laguna Beach inventory has declined by 33 homes — approximately 18%.

Interestingly, eight new listings came to market this week, up from six last week. But that new supply still wasn't enough to offset homes going into escrow, closing, or otherwise leaving the active market.

For buyers, the result is straightforward: there are fewer homes to choose from today than there were throughout much of the summer.

For sellers, declining inventory means less direct competition — but as the week's price reductions demonstrate, less competition doesn't automatically translate into unlimited pricing power.

Eight New Listings Come to Market

There were eight new Laguna Beach listings this week, compared with six last week.

That's an increase in new inventory and will be worth watching as we move beyond Labor Day. Fall can bring another wave of sellers to the market, but so far, those new listings haven't been enough to reverse the broader decline in active inventory.

Despite eight new properties hitting the market, the total number of active listings still fell by seven.

The next few weeks should help determine whether this week's increase in new listings is the beginning of a larger fall inventory bump or simply normal week-to-week movement.

Seven Price Changes — Six Were Reductions

There were eight price changes this week: seven reductions and one increase.

That follows last week's six price changes, all of which were reductions.

So while inventory continues to decline, sellers are still responding to buyer price sensitivity.

That's an important dynamic in the current Laguna Beach market. Scarcity can help well-positioned properties, but buyers aren't necessarily responding to every listing simply because fewer homes are available.

Properties that aren't connecting with the market are still requiring adjustments.

For sellers, the message remains consistent: pricing and positioning matter.

Five Homes Enter Escrow

Buyer activity remained present this week, with five Laguna Beach homes entering escrow, compared with eight last week.

Two properties fell out of escrow, and there are now 31 homes under contract, compared with 32 last week.

While new escrow activity cooled from last week's unusually strong pace, five new pending sales still indicate buyers are actively participating in the market.

The bigger picture is that transactions continue to move forward even as the number of available properties contracts.

For buyers waiting on the sidelines, that matters. Some homes may sit and provide negotiating opportunities, but appropriately priced properties are still finding buyers.

Five Closings This Week

Laguna Beach recorded five closings this week, down from the 11 transactions that closed last week.

Last week's 11 closings represented an unusually large burst of activity, so some moderation isn't surprising.

Five closings, combined with five new escrows, suggests the market continues to move at a steady pace as we transition from summer into fall.

Rather than focusing too heavily on a single week's closing count, the more important trend to watch is whether new escrows remain consistent while inventory continues declining.

If they do, buyers could face an increasingly limited selection of available properties heading deeper into the fall market.

High Sale of the Week: 1105 Skyline Drive

This week's highest sale was 1105 Skyline Drive, which was listed at $6,995,000 and closed for $6,800,000.

That's just $195,000 below the asking price, representing approximately 97% of list price.

At Laguna Beach's higher price points, every property and negotiation is unique, so one transaction shouldn't be treated as representative of the entire market.

Still, the sale provides another example of buyers being willing to transact at significant price points when they see the right combination of property, location and value.

Mortgage Rates Move Up to 6.76%

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.76% this week, compared with 6.73% last week.

That's an increase of 11 basis points in one week.

While the change may appear relatively small, borrowing costs remain an important consideration — particularly in a market like Laguna Beach, where financed purchases can involve substantial loan balances.

For buyers using financing, changes in rates can meaningfully affect monthly payments and overall purchasing power.

For sellers, rates are also worth watching because higher borrowing costs can influence the size of the buyer pool at different price points.

What This Means for Laguna Beach Sellers

For sellers, the most encouraging number this week is 150 active listings.

Laguna Beach has gone from 183 active listings in early August to 150 today, a decline of approximately 18%.

That's a meaningful reduction in competition in roughly one month.

But sellers shouldn't interpret falling inventory as a signal that pricing no longer matters.

Six of this week's seven price changes were reductions, following six reductions last week.

Buyers are still making purchases — five homes entered escrow this week — but they're demonstrating that they're willing to wait or negotiate when they don't perceive value.

For sellers, the opportunity is having less competing inventory. The challenge is making sure your property stands out among the homes that remain.

What This Means for Laguna Beach Buyers

Buyers are entering September with significantly fewer choices than they had a month ago.

Active inventory has declined from 183 homes in early August to 150 today, meaning roughly one out of every six active listings has disappeared from the market in about a month.

However, fewer choices don't necessarily mean buyers have lost all negotiating leverage.

There were seven price changes this week, six of which were reductions. Two properties also fell out of escrow, potentially creating opportunities for buyers who are prepared to move when the right property becomes available.

The current environment requires a property-by-property approach.

Well-priced homes can attract activity, while listings that have been sitting or require adjustment may still provide room for negotiation.

Laguna Beach Market Watch: The Bottom Line

The first week of September continued one of the clearest trends we've been watching recently: Laguna Beach inventory is shrinking.

Active listings fell again, from 157 to 150, despite eight new properties coming to market.

Five homes entered escrow, five transactions closed, and six of the week's seven price changes were reductions.

Meanwhile, mortgage rates moved higher to 6.76%.

Taken together, the numbers paint an interesting picture heading into the fall market: buyers are still active, inventory is becoming increasingly limited, but buyers remain price-conscious.

Laguna Beach has now lost approximately 18% of its active inventory since the first week of August.

The next question is whether the traditional post-Labor Day market brings enough new inventory to reverse that trend — or whether the number of available homes continues to decline as we move further into September.

The next few weeks should tell us considerably more about the direction of the fall market.

Have Questions About Your Neighborhood?

Laguna Beach is an extremely property-specific market. North Laguna, the Village, Woods Cove, South Laguna, Temple Hills, Arch Beach Heights, Top of the World and the private communities can behave very differently even during the same week.

If you'd like a deeper dive into what's happening in your neighborhood — or want to know what these numbers mean for a specific property — reach out anytime.

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