Buying a Home in Corona del Mar

The Corona del Mar Market for Buyers Now

In the 12 months to October 31, 2026, 242 homes sold in Corona del Mar at a median price of $4,212,500, 6.0 percent above the 12 months before. Single-family homes sold for a median $6,050,000 and condos and townhomes for $3,250,000, at a median $2,005 a square foot. The typical home went under contract in 37 days and sold at 96.2 percent of its original list price; 10 percent sold above it, and 54 percent of buyers paid cash. On October 31, 2026 there were 85 homes listed, about 3.4 months of supply.

Buyers here have room to negotiate: the median sale came in at 96.2 percent of the original list price, so look at a home’s price history and how long it has been listed before you set your offer. The month-by-month record is on the Corona del Mar housing market page.

Financing a Corona del Mar Home

The 2026 conforming loan limit for a one-unit home in Orange County is $1,249,125, so many Corona del Mar purchases need a jumbo loan, which lenders underwrite with their own rules for down payment and reserves. With 54 percent of buyers paying cash, a financed offer competes best with a full lender approval, not just a prequalification, in hand. Our mortgage tips walk through the steps.

What to Check Before You Write an Offer

Hazard zones and insurance. Of the homes for sale in Corona del Mar on October 31, 2026, our city page counted 3 in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, none inside FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Area, 7 in an earthquake-induced landslide zone and 5 inside the State’s Tsunami Hazard Area. The Natural Hazard Disclosure covers the flood, fire and seismic hazard zones; the state’s tsunami maps, which many reports add, are drawn for evacuation planning. Get an insurance quote early, before your contingencies expire.

Associations and special taxes. If the home is in an association, the seller owes you its governing documents, budget, reserve disclosures and assessment statements before escrow closes. If it lies in a Mello-Roos district, the seller makes a good-faith effort to give you the district’s notice of special tax, and the property tax bill shows any special tax or assessment. Our guide to Mello-Roos and HOAs in Orange County explains what to read.

Zoning on the village lots. In the old Corona del Mar village, zoning changes from block to block among single-unit, two-unit and multiple-unit districts, and many two-unit lots now hold a pair of condominiums. Check the zoning, the Coastal Zone line and the permit history for any home you consider, especially near the Ocean Boulevard bluff.

Property tax. Under Proposition 13, your tax starts at 1 percent of the purchase price plus voter-approved debt and any special assessments, and the county reassesses the home to its market value at the sale, normally the price paid, then sends a supplemental tax bill for the rest of the tax year. Our Orange County property tax page explains the bill.

Where to Look in Corona del Mar

Our Corona del Mar real estate page lists every community, from the village south of Coast Highway to Shore Cliffs and Harbor View Hills.

Newest Homes for Sale in Corona del Mar

These are the six newest Corona del Mar listings in the MLS. Save a search on our site and new listings that match it arrive in a daily email.

Open House Sat, Oct 31, 12 PM

$2,550,000

Single Family ResidenceActive

2Beds2Baths1,917SqFt

33 White Water DrCorona Del Mar, CA 92625Jasmine Creek

Active Under Contract

$5,250,000

DuplexActive Under Contract

5Beds6Baths3,108SqFt

707 Larkspur AvenueCorona Del Mar, CA 92625Corona del Mar North of PCH

Open House Sun, Nov 1, 2 PM

$2,999,999

CondominiumActive

2Beds3Baths1,499SqFt

702 1/2 Acacia AvenueCorona Del Mar, CA 92625Corona del Mar South of PCH

Open House Sun, Nov 1, 1 PM

$2,800,000

CondominiumActive

2Beds2Baths1,800SqFt

3741 GeraniumCorona Del Mar, CA 92625Terraces

Open House Sat, Oct 31, 1 PM

$2,595,000

CondominiumActive

3Beds3Baths1,569SqFt

502 Fernleaf Avenue 2Corona Del Mar, CA 92625Corona del Mar South of PCH

Open House Sun, Nov 1, 2 PM

$5,199,000

Single Family ResidenceActive

3Beds3Baths2,430SqFt

607 Dahlia AvenueCorona Del Mar, CA 92625Corona del Mar South of PCH

Buying in Corona del Mar with Realatrends Real Estate

Realatrends Real Estate has sold homes on the Orange County coast since 1983, with more than 700 sales and $1B+ closed. We read the comparable sales, the disclosures and the association records with you before you write an offer. Read living in Corona del Mar, Corona del Mar schools, Corona del Mar beaches, compare Corona del Mar with Newport Beach, Newport Coast and Laguna Beach, see our guide to buying a home in Orange County, or talk with us.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buying a Home in Corona del Mar

How much does a home cost in Corona del Mar?

In the 12 months to October 31, 2026, the median Corona del Mar home sold for $4,212,500: $6,050,000 for single-family homes and $3,250,000 for condos and townhomes.

How fast do Corona del Mar homes sell?

The typical Corona del Mar home went under contract in 37 days in the 12 months to October 31, 2026, and 10 percent sold above their original list price.

Do I need a jumbo loan to buy in Corona del Mar?

Often. The 2026 conforming loan limit in Orange County is $1,249,125, and a loan above it is a jumbo loan.

What should I check before buying a Corona del Mar home?

Read the Natural Hazard Disclosure, get an insurance quote early, review the association documents and the property tax bill for any special taxes, and check the permit history of past work.