Is Moss Beach, CA 94038 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Moss Beach is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 29% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
Not ranked this month. Fewer than 15 sales in the 3-month window, so the numbers can swing too much to compare fairly. How the heat score works
The Moss Beach housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Moss Beach, CA 94038 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 18%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $1,299,438. Overall, Moss Beach is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within San Mateo County, homes here sell more slowly than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 77%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at San Gregorio 94074 (0% sold over asking) or Pescadero 94060 (0% sold over asking), while South San Francisco 94080 (71% sold over asking) and San Mateo 94403 (69% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Moss Beach real estate
Is Moss Beach a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Moss Beach, CA 94038 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Moss Beach?
The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Moss Beach sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Moss Beach?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in San Mateo County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Moss Beach?
The median sale price was $1,299,438 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $789 per square foot.
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