Garden Grove Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Garden Grove, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 79
- Median Sale Price: $975,000
- Average Sale Price: $983,898
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $638
- Average Days on Market: 53
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Garden Grove moved 6.9% down (from $1,047,500 to $975,000). The number of homes sold was 19.7% up compared to the prior month (66 vs. 79). Average days on market shifted 17.2% down (64 days to 53 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 2.8% down (from $1,003,000 to $975,000). Sales volume is 25.4% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Garden Grove's housing market is showing signs of healthy momentum as we head into late summer. The uptick in sales volume—nearly 80 homes sold in July—reflects improved buyer activity, though we should note that earlier data collection issues mean year-over-year comparisons aren't perfectly reliable. What's more telling is that homes are moving faster, with average days on market dropping to 53 days from 64 the previous month. This suggests real buyer interest, not just seasonal noise.
Pricing tells an interesting story of stability with slight softening. The median price dipped 6.9 percent month-over-month to $975,000, but that's a modest 2.8 percent decline year-over-year. Homes are selling slightly above asking at 101.7 percent of list price, indicating the market still favors sellers despite the cooling. At $638 per square foot, Garden Grove remains accessible compared to many Orange County markets.
The current inventory of 247 active listings suggests a balanced market—not desperate buying or selling. With homes spending an average of 67 days on the market before selling, there's genuine negotiating room for both parties. For buyers, this is a relatively favorable environment compared to the frenzied conditions of recent years. For sellers, it's still a solid market, just less of a seller's advantage than before.
Garden Grove Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92840 | 25 | $1,000,000 | $627 | 47 |
| 92841 | 16 | $985,000 | $680 | 77 |
| 92843 | 14 | $801,000 | $588 | 47 |
| 92845 | 13 | $1,080,000 | $692 | 45 |
| 92844 | 11 | $715,000 | $593 | 51 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 54 | $1,050,000 | $675 |
| CONDOS | 11 | $579,888 | $539 |
| TOWNHOMES | 7 | $710,000 | $584 |
| CONDO | 3 | $580,000 | $629 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $1,915,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 1 | $230,000 | $176 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 18 |
| $750K+ | 57 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 247 active listings in Garden Grove with a median asking price of $990,000 and an average of 67 days on market.
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