Orange County housing market
A practical snapshot for buyers, sellers, and homeowners across Orange County—built from the latest available local MLS market view and translated into plain-English next steps.
Source: Pacific West Association of REALTORS® / CRMLS InfoSparks, Residential, Orange County. Realty Savers commentary is original interpretation, not a guarantee of future results.
Orange County at a glance
| Metric | August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Median sales price | $1,215,000 |
| New listings | 2,386 |
| Active listings | 5,750 |
| Pending sales | 1,679 |
| Closed sales | 1,756 |
| Months supply | 3.4 |
| Median days active in MLS | 19 |
| Price per square foot | $679 |
| % of last list price | 99.5% |
This page shows current August 2026 values. InfoSparks comparison percentages are omitted here until the comparison basis is explicitly verified.
What this may mean for sellers
The current snapshot shows a $1,215,000 median sales price, 3.4 months of supply, and 19 median days active in MLS. That combination makes accurate pricing and strong presentation important, but it does not mean every home will sell above asking. Your micro-market, condition, price band, and competition matter.
What this may mean for buyers
Buyers still need a payment plan that fits the full cost of ownership. Sale-to-list performance near 100% suggests that well-priced homes can attract serious attention. Compare condition, monthly payment, reserves, and neighborhood—not just the headline price.
How to use this snapshot
County-level figures are useful context, not a valuation or offer strategy by themselves. For a specific property, Realty Savers can narrow the conversation by city, ZIP code, property type, size, condition, and recent comparable sales. Recheck the reporting period before making a time-sensitive decision.
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