Huntington Beach · Buying a Home
Buying a Home in Huntington Beach
Your goals first, a clear walkthrough of the process, and a focused search through closing.
Don't judge Huntington Beach by one neighborhood
My biggest piece of advice for anyone buying in Huntington Beach: drive around. Huntington Harbour feels different from Downtown. Southeast Huntington Beach feels different from the neighborhoods around Central Park or Bolsa Chica. There is a Huntington Beach neighborhood for a lot of different lifestyles, and the right one depends on what matters to you.
I'm Jeanette Nelson of Jeanette Nelson Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty. I live in south Huntington Beach and have helped buyers here since 2003.
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What your budget buys in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach has an unusually wide range of homes: condos and townhomes, beach cottages, single-story ranch homes, larger two-story homes, newer construction and luxury waterfront homes in the Harbour. Many neighborhoods offer traditional lots, yards, driveways and two-car garages, a few minutes from the ocean.
In my July 2026 market update, the average single-family home sold for $1,902,980 and the average condo or townhome for $941,806. We'll look at what your budget buys in the neighborhoods you like before you fall in love with a house.
Questions Huntington Beach buyers ask me
- The commute. No freeway runs directly through the city, so getting to the 405 or the 22 can take time during busy hours, depending on the neighborhood.
- Schools. Buyers often ask about Edison, Huntington Beach and Marina high schools. Huntington Beach has multiple school districts, so verify the assigned schools for each specific property.
- Earthquake insurance. Read earthquake insurance in Huntington Beach.
For neighborhood detail, see my Huntington Beach guide and the South of Hamilton community guides. Also helpful: should you buy in Huntington Beach in 2026.
How we'll do it
Pre-approval and a plan first, then a focused search and an offer strong on more than price. The steps are on my buying process page. Buying for the first time? See first-time buyers in Huntington Beach.
Let's start with a conversation
Tell me what you're looking for. Reach out here or call (714) 366-8575.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average home price in Huntington Beach?
In Jeanette Nelson's July 2026 market update, Huntington Beach single-family homes averaged $1,902,980 and condos and townhomes averaged $941,806. Prices vary widely by neighborhood.
Is there a freeway in Huntington Beach?
No freeway runs directly through Huntington Beach. The 405 and the 22 are the closest, and the drive depends on the neighborhood and time of day.
Which Huntington Beach neighborhood is right for me?
It depends on your budget, commute and lifestyle. Huntington Harbour, Downtown, Southeast Huntington Beach and the areas around Central Park and Bolsa Chica each feel different, so Jeanette recommends seeing several.
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach at a glance
Coastal Lifestyle. Hometown Feel.
- The homes
- Much of the city was developed in the 1960s and 1970s. Lots around 6,000 sq ft are common in traditional tract neighborhoods, though lot sizes vary considerably. Unusually wide variety: condos and townhomes, beach cottages, single-story ranch homes, larger two-story homes, newer construction, custom homes, and luxury waterfront homes in Huntington Harbour, so a very wide range of price points. Many neighborhoods still have traditional lots, yards, driveways and two-car garages while being minutes from the ocean.
- Why people choose it
- People choose it for the coastal lifestyle without feeling on top of the neighbors: the beach, the pier, miles of bike paths, Bolsa Chica wetlands, Huntington Central Park, Huntington Harbour, Pacific City, neighborhood parks, restaurants, community events and the coastal weather.
- Schools people ask about
- Buyers frequently ask about Edison, Huntington Beach and Marina high schools, plus the elementary and middle schools for individual neighborhoods. The city is served by multiple school districts, so always verify the assigned schools for a specific property rather than assuming by neighborhood.
- Getting around
- No freeway runs directly through the city. Depending on the neighborhood, reaching the 405 or 22 can take time during busy commute hours, a trade-off many buyers accept to live closer to the ocean.
- Nearby
- The beach and pier, Bolsa Chica wetlands, Huntington Central Park, Huntington Harbour, Pacific City, miles of bike paths.
- The trade-off
- Versus Fountain Valley: the true coastal-city location and lifestyle, and a much wider range of home types and prices, in exchange for typically smaller lots (around 6,000 vs 7,200 sq ft), a land premium, and slower freeway access. Neighborhoods differ a lot: the Harbour, Downtown, Southeast Huntington Beach, and the areas around Central Park and Bolsa Chica each feel different.
The method
How we do it in Huntington Beach
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