Orange Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Orange, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 60
- Median Sale Price: $1,163,750
- Average Sale Price: $1,236,173
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $619
- Average Days on Market: 63
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Orange moved 5.4% down (from $1,230,000 to $1,163,750). The number of homes sold was 31.0% down compared to the prior month (87 vs. 60). Average days on market shifted 5.0% up (60 days to 63 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 5.5% up (from $1,103,000 to $1,163,750). Sales volume is 35.5% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Orange's housing market is showing clear signs of spring slowdown this April. Sales volume dropped a sharp 31 percent from March, with only 60 homes changing hands—a concerning decline that gets worse when you look year-over-year, where we're down 35.5 percent. That's a significant headwind for what's typically a busier season. The median price dipped 5.4 percent month-over-month, though it's still up 5.5 percent annually, suggesting some underlying stability despite the weaker sales activity.
What's interesting is that homes are still selling near asking price—that 98.6 percent sale-to-list ratio shows buyers haven't gained much leverage. However, properties are lingering slightly longer on the market at 63 days, up from 60 days last month. With 169 active listings and median asking prices at $1,299,000, inventory appears adequate but may not be attracting enough qualified buyers right now. Rising mortgage rates and general buyer fatigue likely explain the softness, even as Orange remains relatively affordable within Orange County.
The single-family-dominated inventory suggests the market is still builder-friendly, but agents should prepare for a more patient selling environment through late spring.
Orange Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92869 | 19 | $1,375,000 | $681 | 68 |
| 92865 | 14 | $1,070,000 | $636 | 55 |
| 92867 | 14 | $1,355,000 | $586 | 73 |
| 92868 | 9 | $955,000 | $525 | 59 |
| 92866 | 4 | $902,500 | $563 | 43 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 40 | $1,338,000 | $685 |
| CONDOS | 11 | $730,000 | $535 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $759,500 | $526 |
| MOBILE | 3 | $155,000 | $108 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,675,000 | $773 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 7 |
| $750K+ | 49 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 169 active listings in Orange with a median asking price of $1,299,000 and an average of 48 days on market.
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