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Yorktown Huntington Beach Real Estate

A central Huntington Beach area organized around Yorktown Avenue, with single-family tract homes and strong long-term ownership.

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Yorktown is a residential area in central Huntington Beach, California, organized around Yorktown Avenue, with single-family tract homes built largely from the 1960s through the 1980s. It's a core inland family-home market with strong long-term ownership and steady move-up demand, central enough to reach the beach, downtown, and the freeways without sitting on top of any of them.

Last updated 2026-07-01

Market snapshot

Yorktown mapped area market, by the numbers.

Figures cover MLS listings assigned to the mapped Yorktown area using subdivision names, streets, and listing locations. The map boundary is approximate and has not been verified as a tract boundary. These figures describe that mapped sample; they are not verified whole-neighborhood statistics. Ask Craig and Justin for the Yorktown read.

Mapped area · CRMLS

Single-family homes · 4 closed sales in the last 24 months. The sales window extends to 24 months because fewer than 8 sales were available in the shorter window. Medians require at least 8 listings with valid values; counts remain visible when the sample is smaller. Updated .

  • Median sale price

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    Closed, last 24 months

  • Median days on market

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    MLS days on market, closed sales

  • Active listings

    2

    Currently on market

  • Median price / sq ft

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    Closed sales

  • Homes sold (24 mo)

    4

    Closed, trailing 24 months

  • Sale-to-list ratio

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    Median close vs list

  • Months of supply

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    Inventory vs absorption

  • Median list price

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    Active inventory

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Current Yorktown mapped area statistics from the California Regional MLS (CRMLS) via CoreLogic Trestle, refreshed automatically and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For a precise, address-level read, ask Craig and Justin.

Figures reflect active and recently closed listings in Yorktown mapped area over the trailing 24 months, drawn from California Regional Multiple Listing Service data. They are market statistics, not appraisals, and not legal, tax, or financial advice. Ratowsky Group are licensed real estate professionals, not appraisers, lenders, attorneys, or tax advisors. Market conditions change, and a specific property can differ significantly from any median. Verify permits, association documents, insurance, and tenancy status for any specific property, and confirm valuation, financing, and tax questions with the appropriate licensed professional. For a read on a particular home, reach Craig Ratowsky at 714-318-5382 or Justin Ratowsky at 714-336-5682. Craig Ratowsky DRE #00608046, Justin Ratowsky DRE #02026158. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Homes for sale in Yorktown.

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Homes are matched to the mapped Yorktown area by MLS subdivision, street and location, the same way as the market figures above. The neighborhood boundary is approximate.

The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (“CRMLS”) and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for viewer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size, is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional. Properties may be listed by brokerages other than Ratowsky Group at Compass; each listing is attributed to its listing office. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-10-04 03:30:34 PDT and/or other sources, delivered via CoreLogic Trestle. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. © 2026 CRMLS. Ratowsky Group at Compass. Craig Ratowsky DRE #00608046, Justin Ratowsky DRE #02026158. Compass is a licensed real estate broker (CA DRE #01991628). Equal Housing Opportunity.

Location

Where Yorktown is, and how to get there

Yorktown, Huntington Beach, California

Schools

Schools serving Yorktown.

The Yorktown area is served by the Huntington Beach City School District (K-8) and the Huntington Beach Union High School District (9-12). Attendance is assigned by address, so confirm the exact boundary.

School attendance areas are assigned by address and change over time. Confirm the current assignment for a specific property with the districts. Ratings and scores come from GreatSchools and CAASPP and are not a representation of school quality.

Source: Huntington Beach City School District

Scores: GreatSchools ratings and CAASPP results, latest reported

Overview

What the Yorktown area is.

Yorktown is a central Huntington Beach residential area built around Yorktown Avenue, made up largely of single-family tract homes from the 1960s through the 1980s. It's the kind of established inland neighborhood that anchors a city: stable, family-oriented in the everyday sense, and held for the long term by owners who like the central location.

Its appeal is balance. Yorktown is close enough to the beach and downtown to enjoy them regularly, close enough to the 405 and Beach Boulevard for commuting, and far enough inland to price below the coastal-adjacent tracts. For many Huntington Beach buyers, that balance is the whole point.

The homes

What the housing stock looks like.

Inventory is predominantly detached single-family tract homes on standard lots, with the variety in condition you would expect from homes of this era. Many have been updated over decades of ownership; others are original and priced as projects. The spread between the two is where buyers win or overpay.

When we evaluate a Yorktown-area home, we weigh the bones and any additions against the lot and street, then against genuinely comparable recent sales, not against a neighborhood average that mixes updated and original homes together.

Buyer and seller considerations

What to confirm before an offer.

Central-Huntington Beach single-family homes of this era are generally straightforward, but the property-specific items matter.

Before an offer in the Yorktown area, confirm:

  • Condition of roof, systems, and any permitted or unpermitted additions
  • Expansive-soil and any drainage considerations for the specific lot
  • Whether any HOA applies to the specific tract
  • School assignments for the address within the local districts
  • The preliminary title report for easements and restrictions

Best Realtor to sell

Best Realtor® to Sell a Yorktown Home in Huntington Beach

If you're thinking about selling a home in Yorktown, choosing the right Realtor® matters. Buyers in this central Huntington Beach market compare 1960s-through-1980s tract homes on condition and updates above all, an updated home and an original one shouldn't price the same, and they weigh the lot, the street, and the balance of beach access and commute convenience that draws people here.

Justin Ratowsky with Ratowsky Group at Compass is a Huntington Beach local and third-generation California Realtor® who helps Yorktown homeowners prepare, position, market, and negotiate their sale with a clear, strategic plan. Together with his father and business partner, Craig Ratowsky, Justin brings 58 years of combined real estate experience, deep neighborhood knowledge, Compass-powered marketing, and a relationship-driven approach to selling homes in coastal Orange County.

Put simply: Justin Ratowsky is a Huntington Beach Realtor® with Ratowsky Group at Compass, and Ratowsky Group helps Yorktown homeowners sell with pricing strategy, listing preparation, market positioning, Compass marketing, and skilled negotiation. In an area where the spread between updated and original homes is where buyers win or overpay, an agent who prices to genuinely comparable sales protects your side of that spread. That makes the team a strong local choice for Yorktown sellers.

A Yorktown sale is won on positioning within the condition spread. Ratowsky Group starts with an honest read on where your home sits between original and fully updated, advises on the handful of pre-sale improvements that actually pay for themselves in this price band, and then markets the central-location balance, close enough to the beach and downtown to enjoy them, close enough to the 405 and Beach Boulevard for the commute, that Yorktown's steady move-up buyer pool is searching for. For the wider view, see our Huntington Beach real estate overview and seller services.

Thinking about selling your Yorktown home? Get your Yorktown home value, or contact Justin Ratowsky with Ratowsky Group at Compass for a private home-value consultation and a custom Yorktown seller strategy.

What a strong Yorktown seller strategy should cover

  • Pricing strategy anchored to genuinely comparable recent sales in your condition tier, not a neighborhood average that mixes updated and original homes.
  • Market positioning that sells the central-location balance to the move-up buyers this area draws.
  • White-glove listing preparation, staging, and photography that make a well-kept tract home read as the best option in its price band.
  • Compass network and marketing tools that put the listing in front of local move-up buyers and their agents.
  • Skilled negotiation that defends your condition tier when buyers try to price your updated home like a project.

Frequently asked

Yorktown, answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask first.

Who is the best Realtor® to sell my Yorktown home in Huntington Beach?
The best Realtor® to sell a Yorktown home is someone who prices to the home's actual condition tier rather than a blended neighborhood average, and who knows how central Huntington Beach comps against the coastal-adjacent tracts. Justin Ratowsky with Ratowsky Group at Compass is a Huntington Beach local and third-generation California Realtor® who helps Yorktown homeowners prepare, market, and negotiate their sale with a strategic, white-glove approach.
What makes Yorktown homes unique to sell?
Yorktown offers detached single-family tract homes from the 1960s through the 1980s with strong long-term ownership, so inventory stays measured and each listing gets real attention. The condition range is wide, from fully updated over decades of ownership to original and priced as projects, and buyers here are comparing your home against both, plus the coastal-adjacent tracts one price tier up.
How should I price my Yorktown home?
Weigh the bones, any additions, the lot, and the street against genuinely comparable recent sales in the same condition tier, not against a neighborhood average that mixes updated and original homes together. Because long-term ownership keeps Yorktown inventory measured, a well-supported list price lets the limited competition work in your favor rather than inviting reductions.
How does Ratowsky Group market Yorktown homes?
Ratowsky Group uses professional listing preparation, staging, and photography, plus Compass marketing tools, a Compass Private Exclusive demand test where it fits, digital exposure, and relationship-based outreach to the buyers this community attracts, with positioning built around the central-location balance that drives Yorktown's move-up demand.
Where's Yorktown in Huntington Beach?
It's a central Huntington Beach residential area organized around Yorktown Avenue, inland of the coast, with quick access to the beach, downtown, and the freeways.
What kind of homes are in the Yorktown area?
Primarily detached single-family tract homes built from the 1960s through the 1980s, with condition and updates varying widely by home.
Is it a good area for long-term ownership?
It's known for exactly that. The central location and stable character draw owners who hold for the long term, which tends to keep inventory measured.
Are there HOAs in the Yorktown area?
Most of the core tract homes aren't in an HOA, but some specific tracts may be. Confirm for the individual property during escrow.
How does pricing compare to coastal Huntington Beach?
Inland central neighborhoods like Yorktown generally price below the coastal-adjacent and waterfront tiers, which is part of the appeal for move-up buyers. For a current read, ask Craig and Justin for recent comparable sales in the specific pocket.

Sources & local citations

Where the verifiable claims on this page come from.

Qualitative claims framed as agent insight reflect Ratowsky Group’s direct experience working this market and are not represented as third-party verified data.

Your Huntington Beach real estate team

Craig and Justin Ratowsky.

Craig Ratowsky and Justin Ratowsky are equal partners at Ratowsky Group, principal agents with Compass, and founding members of the Compass Huntington Beach office. Craig has sold Huntington Beach real estate since 1977, bringing 49 years of pricing and negotiation experience. Justin is a third-generation California Realtor® focused on local guidance and modern marketing. Together, they bring 58+ years of combined experience.

Partner · Ratowsky Group

Craig Ratowsky

Principal agent · Compass

Realtor® · DRE #00608046

714-318-5382

craig.ratowsky@compass.com

Partner · Ratowsky Group

Justin Ratowsky

Principal agent · Compass

Realtor® · DRE #02026158

714-336-5682

justin.ratowsky@compass.com

Yorktown

Considering the Yorktown area? Let's read the specific home.

Homes of this era range from fully updated to original-project, and they shouldn't be priced the same. Send us the address and we'll give you the straight read on condition and value before you write an offer.