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House Hunting with Justin I'm Justin Stoner, a real estate agent with Modern Broker DRE #02208362, serving buyers and sellers on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Real Estate News is the trusted source of real estate news in San Luis Obispo County for buyers and sellers. We specialize in local coverage of the real estate market and related industries, offering profiles of real estate agents, stories on market trends and coverage of new listings and open houses.

10/18/2026

✅ The Five Cities real estate market is still moving. But recent home sales tell an interesting story about what buyers are willing to pay — and where they're negotiating.

Looking at recent closed sales in Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Oceano, a few patterns caught my attention.

🏡 **Homes in the $600K–$875K range are still attracting quick offers.** Several sold at or above asking price, some after only a few days on the market.

💰 **Cash buyers are active across multiple price points.** From smaller Grover Beach homes to higher-priced coastal properties, buyers with cash are still participating.

📉 **Higher-priced homes are giving buyers more room to negotiate.** Several properties above $1 million spent considerably longer on the market and ultimately sold below asking.

Here's the interesting part: A slower market doesn't mean buyers have disappeared. It means buyers are making different decisions depending on price, condition, location, and the options available to them.

For sellers, the opportunity is understanding where your home fits in that picture. Pricing based on what sold six months ago may mean missing what buyers are telling us today.

And for buyers? Some of the best opportunities may be hiding in homes that have been sitting longer than expected.

**The headline is that sales are slowing. The individual transactions tell a much more useful story.**

Thinking about buying or selling in the Five Cities? Let's look at what the recent sales suggest about your options.

Justin Stoner | Central Coast Real Estate
(805) 440-8104
DRE # 02208362

10/14/2026

What are current Pismo Beach real estate listings telling us about the market? There are some interesting opportunities hiding behind the headline numbers.

As of October 13, the median asking price for single-family homes is $1.489 million. But the median price of new listings is substantially lower at $785,000.

And there's more to the story.

🏡 53% of active listings have experienced price reductions.

⏳ Homes have spent an average of 101 days on the market.

📍 Location continues to influence pricing, with buyers often paying a premium for walkability, ocean views, and proximity to the beach.

Here's what I find interesting: Some homes are still attracting attention quickly, while others have been sitting for months. That creates opportunities for buyers who know where to look.

Condos and attached homes may offer another path into the coastal market, especially for buyers prioritizing location over square footage.

The key is understanding which properties offer value, where sellers may have room to negotiate, and how different neighborhoods compare.

If you're thinking about buying in Pismo Beach or Shell Beach, I'd be happy to help you evaluate the options.

Justin Stoner | Central Coast Real Estate

(805) 440-8104 | DRE # 02208362

10/12/2026

✅ Grover Beach: Interest rates are higher, asking prices are softening, and sellers are cutting prices. So why does it still lean toward a seller's market?

The latest Grover Beach housing numbers tell an interesting story.

According to the October 12 market report:

🏡 $934,737 – Median asking price
📉 27% – Active listings with price reductions
🏘️ 26 homes – Active single-family inventory
⏳ 32 days – Median time on market
📊 41 – Market Action Index, indicating a slight seller's advantage

Here's what's interesting.

Buyers are becoming more selective. Inventory is increasing. And some sellers are adjusting their expectations.

Yet the number of available homes remains relatively limited.

That creates an unusual situation: Sellers retain a modest advantage, even as buyers gain negotiating power.

And that advantage is shrinking. The Market Action Index has fallen from 44 last month to 41 today.

For sellers: Pricing correctly from the beginning may be your biggest advantage. Buyers have options, and they're paying attention to value.

For buyers: Price reductions may create opportunities. A home that's been sitting on the market could offer more room for negotiation than you expect.

One number I find particularly interesting: The median asking price for new listings is $894,000, roughly $41,000 below the overall median asking price.

That may suggest new sellers are becoming more realistic about current conditions.

The Grover Beach market is changing. The opportunities are changing with it.

If you're considering buying or selling in Grover Beach, I'd be happy to help you make sense of the numbers and what they mean for your situation.

📱 Justin Stoner | (805) 440-8104
Central Coast Real Estate | Modern Broker
DRE # 02208362

Source: Placer Title / Altos Research, October 12, 2026. Single-family homes, Grover Beach 93433.

10/09/2026

**Is your current home still the right home for the years ahead?**

For many Central Coast homeowners, that's a question worth asking long before they're ready to move.

You've spent years building memories, making improvements, and becoming part of your neighborhood. Staying in the home you love may be exactly what you want.

But as your needs change, your home may need to change with you.

According to Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, fewer than 4% of homes have basic features that support aging in place, including single-floor living, no-step entries, and wider doorways.

That leaves homeowners with some decisions to make.

🏡 **Stay and remodel?** Updating bathrooms, improving accessibility, and reducing maintenance could make your current home work for years to come.

🏡 **Downsize?** Your accumulated home equity could help you purchase something smaller, easier to maintain, and better suited to your plans.

🏡 **Consider a 55+ community?** Some offer lower-maintenance living, social activities, and amenities that make everyday life easier.

Here on the Central Coast, there are options worth exploring. But the financial side deserves attention, too. Property taxes, HOA fees, remodeling expenses, and the potential proceeds from selling can all influence the decision.

You don't have to be ready to sell to start evaluating your options.

**The best time to think about your next home may be while you're still happy in your current one.**

If you're considering your options in Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Oceano, Nipomo, or surrounding communities, I'd be happy to help you compare the possibilities.

**Justin Stoner | Central Coast Real Estate**
📱 (805) 440-8104
DRE # 02208362

10/08/2026

Gen Z real estate trends
~ California lost a net 58,000 Gen Z adults to other states in a single year. That should get the attention of anyone buying or selling real estate on the Central Coast.

Nearly 1 in 4 Gen Z adults moved to another state in 2024, and affordability played a major role. But here's the question I find more interesting: What kinds of homes will convince the next generation that California is still worth the cost?

For communities like Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Oceano, and Nipomo, the answer could reveal some overlooked opportunities in today's housing market

10/07/2026

Pismo Beach mobile homes can look similar at first glance, but the ownership structure, monthly costs, park rules and age restrictions can make a big difference.

Here are the current listings I’m watching:

• 200 S Dolliver #299 — $190,000
2 bed | 1 bath | 640 sq. ft.
Pismo Dunes Resort • 55+ • land lease • across from the beach

• 140 Dolliver #149 — $469,000
2 bed | 2 bath | 1,344 sq. ft.
Pismo Beach Senior Mobile Home Park • 55+ • share-owned • no land lease • $250 monthly operating fee

• 201 Five Cities Dr — $489,000
2 bed | 2 bath | 1,440 sq. ft.
Hacienda del Pismo • 55+ • no land lease • $492 monthly HOA

• 140 S Dolliver #89 — $575,000
3 bed | 2 bath | 1,597 sq. ft.
Pismo Senior Mobile Home Park • 55+ • share-owned • no land lease

• 201 Five Cities Dr #48 — $589,000
3 bed | 2 bath | 1,458 sq. ft.
Rancho del Pismo • 55+ • land lease • rent-controlled community

The interesting part is how different the financial picture can be from one home to the next. A lower purchase price may come with space rent, while a higher-priced home may include a park ownership share and lower ongoing costs.

If you’re considering a Pismo Beach mobile home, I can help you compare the ownership structure, monthly costs, park requirements, condition and financing.

Justin Stoner
Central Coast Real Estate
(805) 440-8104
DRE # 02208362

10/07/2026

🐬 Shell Beach real estate is showing a pretty clear split right now.

Current listings range from under $1 million for attached or resort-style ownership to $1.55 million and up for detached coastal homes, with some higher-end properties reaching $3.5 million.

A few things stand out:
• There is still a path into Shell Beach below $1M, but it is mostly through condo or resort-style ownership.
• Lifestyle features can carry a big premium. Ocean access, views, walkability, amenities and low-maintenance ownership can push values well beyond what square footage alone might suggest.
• Market time varies a lot. Some homes are fresh to market, while others have been sitting for months. That can create negotiating opportunities for buyers.
• In Shell Beach, you really have to compare property type, HOA costs, location, views and overall ownership structure alongside the asking price.

If you’re thinking about buying in Shell Beach, I’m happy to help you compare the options and figure out where the best value may be.

Justin Stoner
Central Coast Real Estate
(805) 440-8104
DRE #02208362

10/06/2026

✅ Central Coast Real Estate is personal for me because I like helping people make clear decisions without pressure.

My approach is pretty simple: look closely, ask the right questions, explain the reasoning, and pay attention to the details that can change the value or fit of a property.

For buyers, that means comparing homes beyond bedrooms, baths, and list price.

For sellers, it means understanding how your home competes, how buyers may see it, and how pricing and presentation work together.

And after 20+ years in marketing, I tend to look at real estate through another lens too — audience, positioning, presentation, and how people actually respond to what they see.

If you like working with someone who will talk through the numbers, point out concerns, and help you think through the options, we may be a good fit.

Justin Stoner
Central Coast Real Estate
(805) 440-8104
DRE # 02208362

10/06/2026

✅ Which move sounds most like you right now?

A — You like your house and your current rate, but you’re watching the market.

B — You need more space, but you can afford to be patient.

C — You’re ready for less house, less upkeep, and a simpler fit.

D — You want the Central Coast lifestyle, if the numbers make sense.

E — You’re researching a move that may still be a year away.

Current listings can tell you a lot before you’re ready to act. Which homes sit. Which sellers cut. Which features keep getting attention. Which locations hold up better. And where buyers may have more room to negotiate.

I like looking past the obvious and finding the signals hiding in the market.

If one of these sounds like you, message me the letter. I’ll help you think through the options.

Justin Stoner
Central Coast Real Estate
(805) 440-8104
DRE # 02208362

10/05/2026

✅ Avila Beach listings are showing some interesting patterns right now, especially once you get past the headline prices.

I reviewed the current active inventory looking for opportunities that may be easy to miss:

• Downtown and beach-close homes are commanding a major premium for walkability, views and newer construction.

• Price per square foot ranges from roughly $443 to nearly $2,000, which shows how different the Avila Beach market can be depending on location and ownership type.

• The 55+ segment currently offers some of the strongest space-for-the-money options, with several homes offering single-level living and no land lease shown in the listings I reviewed.

• Some of the longer-standing listings have already seen price reductions, which can create room for a different conversation with the seller.

• Junior ADUs, private guest areas, offices and bonus rooms are showing up in several properties, adding flexibility for family, work space or possible future income use.

The takeaway: there really isn’t one Avila Beach market. The better fit depends on what you value most — beach access, views, square footage, low-maintenance living or flexibility.

If you’re thinking about Avila Beach, message me “AVILA” and I’ll put together a short list based on what you’re actually looking for.

Justin Stoner
Central Coast Real Estate
(805) 440-8104
DRE # 02208362

Source: Active MLS listings reviewed October 1, 2026. Listing status, pricing and availability can change.

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