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Adams

Adams

Neighborhood in Huntington Beach, California

Orange County 92646

$886,122 Average Value
$675 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Close to Huntington Beach at budget-friendly price

Adams is near the city’s namesake beach but maintains some distance from traffic and tourists. “This part of south Huntington Beach is highly desirable. You’re about 10 minutes from the beach, and you’re right next to Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley,” says Chelsea Roger, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker and a lifelong local. Rising housing prices reflect that desirability, up roughly 12% from 2024 to 2025. “The prices have been low for a long time, but they’re starting to catch up. If you take the same exact lot size, house size and house condition in Goldenwest and put it in Adams, the price would go up by about $200,000," Roger says. "Still, 92646 here is one of the least expensive ocean-touching zip codes in Orange County.” Nearby shopping centers could be another factor in this price increase, considering two major complexes are on the neighborhood’s south side. That, in addition to walkable parks and schools, is usually what brings people to Adams.

Bushard Park is the perfect park to stroll with several of your best friends.
Bushard Park is the perfect park to stroll with several of your best friends.
Living in the Adams neighborhood offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, just minutes from the Huntington Beach Pier, surf, sunsets, and beachside fun.
Living in the Adams neighborhood offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, just minutes from the Huntington Beach Pier, surf, sunsets, and beachside fun.
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Huntington State Beach and the Santa Ana River Trail

Huntington State Beach has surfing and sunbathing about 3 miles south, but other recreation spaces are even closer. The Santa Ana River runs just east of the neighborhood. While not swimmable, it’s popular with bikers for the Santa Ana River Trail, a 27-mile path that goes from Huntington Beach to Yorba Linda. It also connects to Fairview Park. The largest green space in Costa Mesa at nearly 200 acres, this park has an additional 7 miles of trails and is home to several endangered species. Wardlow Park, just west of Adams, has four baseball diamonds that host Huntington Valley Little League, and other pocket parks are nearby.

Located just 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Adams residents enjoy quick access to sandy shores and coastal activities, including biking, surfing, skating and beach volleyball.
Located just 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Adams residents enjoy quick access to sandy shores and coastal activities, including biking, surfing, skating and beach volleyball.
Adams residents enjoy nearby parks, including Wardlow Park, offering vast open spaces, scenic trails, and dog-friendly areas perfect for families.
Adams residents enjoy nearby parks, including Wardlow Park, offering vast open spaces, scenic trails, and dog-friendly areas perfect for families.
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Budget-friendly mobile and townhomes in Adams

Adams housing prices are rising, but many listings are still lower than the median for Huntington Beach. Mobile home parks are on the neighborhood’s north side, above Yorktown Avenue. Units were built anytime between the 1960s and 2020s, and they range from $50,000 to $350,000. Townhomes typically have more inventory on the neighborhood’s south side, toward Adams Avenue. They were also built in the 1960s and often have renovations. They’re between $550,000 and $750,000. Ranch-style homes are more central in the neighborhood. They were mostly built in the '60s and '70s but usually have some updates. They hover around the city’s median and are between $1.3 million and $1.5 million, though they’re rarely on the market. Whatever the housing type, listings tend to move quickly. They sell in about three weeks on average, a faster turnaround than the national time-on-market.

The Adams community in Huntington Beach offers well-maintained mobile homes, providing an affordable coastal living option with modern amenities, clean, well-kept parks and community pools.
The Adams community in Huntington Beach offers well-maintained mobile homes, providing an affordable coastal living option with modern amenities, clean, well-kept parks and community pools.
Inside, these townhomes often feature open-concept layouts, vaulted ceilings, and upgraded kitchens, appealing to both families and professionals looking for a stylish, low-maintenance lifestyle near the beach.
Inside, these townhomes often feature open-concept layouts, vaulted ceilings, and upgraded kitchens, appealing to both families and professionals looking for a stylish, low-maintenance lifestyle near the beach.
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“Everything you could need” at Adams’ shopping center

The intersection of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street is usually busy with shoppers. “Even though I live 10 minutes away in Seacliff, I’m always at that shopping center,” says Chrissy Reilly, a Realtor with Seven Gables Real Estate and a Huntington local for over a decade. “I love the convenience of Whole Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market, Target and Kohl’s in one place. It has pretty much everything you could need.” Reilly also recommends the local restaurant chains here. Woody’s Diner has comfort food with a 1950s surf theme, and with an in-house fish market, Market Broiler specializes in fresh seafood. Another shopping center is about five minutes west, and other popular spots are on the coast, in Downtown Huntington Beach and Pacific City.

With friendly service and a relaxed, beachy atmosphere, Woody’s Diner is a go-to spot for casual dining whether you’re stopping by after a surf session or just craving a great burger.
With friendly service and a relaxed, beachy atmosphere, Woody’s Diner is a go-to spot for casual dining whether you’re stopping by after a surf session or just craving a great burger.
The local Huntington Beach Whole Foods is a popular grocery store that focuses on offering fresh, natural, and organic products at affordable prices.
The local Huntington Beach Whole Foods is a popular grocery store that focuses on offering fresh, natural, and organic products at affordable prices.
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All As for Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach Schools

Oka Elementary is walkable on the neighborhood’s north side and scores an A from Niche. Talbert Middle gets the same grade, about a mile west. Huntington Beach High is the farthest from the neighborhood — a 3-mile car or bus ride — but scores another A. It’s also a California Distinguished School and ranks in Niche's top 10 best high schools for athletes in Orange County, ahead of about 100 others. The Pegasus School is a private option nearby for prekindergarten through eighth grade, where a holistic curriculum involves computer science, environmental education and visual arts. “A lot of people drive across LA to take their kids to this school,” Roger says.

Talbert Middle School educates students in Huntington Beach from grades 6th through 8th.
Talbert Middle School educates students in Huntington Beach from grades 6th through 8th.
Huntington Beach High School is a California Distinguished School and dates back to 1903.
Huntington Beach High School is a California Distinguished School and dates back to 1903.
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Celebrating Surf City

Downtown Huntington Beach, about a 10-minute drive from Adams, is a center for the city’s events. In early August, the US Open of Surfing celebrates surf culture with the world’s largest competition, featuring over 120 competitors and 700,000 attendees. Surf City Nights is a year-round market on Tuesday nights that features crafts, food, music and more. Surf City Spooktacular brings a costume contest and parade, while the Independence Day celebration has fireworks and a race.

So much fresh local produce for Huntington Beach residents at the Surf City Farmers' Market.
So much fresh local produce for Huntington Beach residents at the Surf City Farmers' Market.
Handmade goods and artistic charm come alive at the Creative Babe Pop-Up Market.
Handmade goods and artistic charm come alive at the Creative Babe Pop-Up Market.
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Brookhurst Street to Interstate 405

While the neighborhood’s subdivisions are diverse, nearly every street in Adams has a sidewalk, and some thoroughfares have dedicated bike lanes. However, most people drive around Huntington Beach. Brookhurst Street goes about 10 minutes south to Downtown Huntington Beach and about 10 minutes north to Interstate 405. This freeway connects to nearby cities like Irvine and Long Beach, and commuters use it often. Orange County Transit Authority also operates the No. 35 bus on Brookhurst, and other routes are accessible around Huntington.

Adams, and the surrounding area, offers convenient access to major highways and public transportation, facilitating easy commutes.
Adams, and the surrounding area, offers convenient access to major highways and public transportation, facilitating easy commutes.
Residents of Adams are a short drive away from downtown Huntington Beach, offering vibrant nightlife and cultural events.
Residents of Adams are a short drive away from downtown Huntington Beach, offering vibrant nightlife and cultural events.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Wayne/Orange County

11 min drive

Bus

Adams-Derbyshire

Bus

Adams-Sutton

Bus

Adams-Brookhurst

Bus

Brookhurst-Continental

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Adams US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$712,000
Median Single Family Price
$699,500
Median Townhouse Price
$700,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$631,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$675
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$712,499
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,215
Median Year Built
1964
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,216
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,136
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,049
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
871

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    11am - 3pm

    19361 Brookhurst St Unit 184, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

    $249,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,100 Sq Ft
    • 19361 Brookhurst St
    • Unit 184
    • New 2 days ago

    Upgrades! Upgrades! Upgrades! Welcome to your Luxury Mobile Home by the Beach. This 2 Bedroom, +1 Den and 2 Bathroom home feels even better in person than what you see in pictures! With over $100,000 in modern upgrades this "Beach Lovers Home" is a fully remodeled cozy Modern Beach House which offers you an open floor plan that makes it an entertainers delight. Your new home, located in this

    Peter Campellone Peter A. Campellone, Broker

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  • Saturday, May 3
    11am - 3pm

    19361 Brookhurst St Unit 184, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

    $249,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,100 Sq Ft
    • 19361 Brookhurst St
    • Unit 184
    • New 2 days ago

    Upgrades! Upgrades! Upgrades! Welcome to your Luxury Mobile Home by the Beach. This 2 Bedroom, +1 Den and 2 Bathroom home feels even better in person than what you see in pictures! With over $100,000 in modern upgrades this "Beach Lovers Home" is a fully remodeled cozy Modern Beach House which offers you an open floor plan that makes it an entertainers delight. Your new home, located in this

    Peter Campellone Peter A. Campellone, Broker

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  • Saturday, May 3
    11am - 3pm

    19361 Brookhurst St Unit 39, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

    $277,999

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,755 Sq Ft
    • 19361 Brookhurst St
    • Unit 39

    Rancho Huntington is an All-Aged Community. Heated Pool, Sauna, Library, Pool Tables, Active Clubhouse, Onsite Laundry Room, 2 Small Pets allowed. 4' FENCING ALLOWED W/PARK APPROVAL Restrictions Apply... Park Requirements: Must show provable income 3 x the space rent and have good credit..Only 3 miles from the beach!!!! ~~2015 CMH~~3 Beds/2 Baths + Den/Playroom/Office~~Kitchen has Soft Close

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,418
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$108,852
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,656

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.7%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

27 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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