Placentia Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Placentia, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 33
- Median Sale Price: $1,030,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,069,803
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $652
- Average Days on Market: 55
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Placentia moved 9.0% down (from $1,132,000 to $1,030,000). The number of homes sold was 15.4% down compared to the prior month (39 vs. 33). Average days on market shifted 0.0% down (55 days to 55 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 1.9% down (from $1,050,000 to $1,030,000). Sales volume is 10.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Placentia's housing market is showing signs of softening as we head into the latter half of summer. The median sale price dipped 9 percent month-over-month to $1.03 million, though it's worth noting that year-over-year the market is essentially flat, down just 1.9 percent. This suggests the recent decline is more of a seasonal pullback than a fundamental shift in the market. Sellers are meeting buyer expectations at list price—the 100 percent sale-to-list ratio indicates no bidding wars or desperate discounting—which tells us the market remains relatively balanced, though perhaps tilted slightly toward buyers compared to earlier in the year.
The real story is in the inventory and days on market. With 109 active listings on the books and homes sitting for an average of 55 days before selling, Placentia is moving toward a more typical market rhythm after what's likely been a tighter supply situation. The gap between active median asking prices ($809,990) and actual sold prices ($1.03 million) suggests some adjustment may still be needed, but it's relatively modest. For buyers, this is a solid window—less competition than spring but still reasonable prices. For sellers, it's a reminder that summer is no longer peak season for this market. The slight sales volume decline month-over-month reinforces that activity is normalizing rather than surging.
Placentia Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92870 | 33 | $1,030,000 | $652 | 55 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 24 | $1,190,000 | $617 |
| CONDO | 4 | $500,500 | $921 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $589,750 | $580 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $792,495 | $589 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $900,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 3 |
| $750K+ | 27 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 109 active listings in Placentia with a median asking price of $809,990 and an average of 57 days on market.
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