Mission Viejo Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Mission Viejo, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 98
- Median Sale Price: $1,297,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,295,274
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $684
- Average Days on Market: 49
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Mission Viejo moved 13.1% up (from $1,147,400 to $1,297,500). The number of homes sold was 6.5% up compared to the prior month (92 vs. 98). Average days on market shifted 15.5% down (58 days to 49 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 6.4% up (from $1,220,000 to $1,297,500). Sales volume is 5.4% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Mission Viejo's housing market is firing on all cylinders this spring. April brought a noticeable acceleration, with median prices jumping 13.1% month-over-month to $1,297,500 and sales volume climbing 6.5%. More importantly, homes are moving faster—average days on market dropped from 58 to 49 days—while sellers are capturing nearly 100% of their asking price. This is classic spring seasonality at work: longer days, better weather, and families eager to close before summer all push demand higher. The year-over-year gains, while more modest at 6.4% for price and 5.4% for volume, suggest the market is stabilizing after volatility earlier in the cycle.
The real story here is inventory tightness driving competition. With only 177 active listings against a steady stream of buyers, homes that are priced right simply don't stick around. The median asking price in the active pool sits about $100,000 below what homes actually sold for, signaling sellers who list competitively get swift offers. Single-family homes continue to dominate at 81 of the 98 sales, reflecting the neighborhood's character. Unless interest rates drop significantly or new supply hits the market, expect this seller-friendly dynamic to persist through early summer.
Mission Viejo Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92692 | 54 | $1,237,500 | $675 | 49 |
| 92691 | 44 | $1,353,250 | $695 | 47 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 81 | $1,365,000 | $696 |
| CONDOS | 16 | $737,000 | $628 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $945,000 | $649 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 9 |
| $750K+ | 87 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 177 active listings in Mission Viejo with a median asking price of $1,199,000 and an average of 42 days on market.
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