Is Irvine, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Irvine is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

Since last year, Irvine has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Irvine is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Irvine, CA

How much do homes in Irvine, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,422,690

$767/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$136,430(+10.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Irvine have sold for 10.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Irvine was $1,422,690 in April 2024, up 10.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $767.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $578K$635K
+9.9%
2 $849.4K$930K
+9.5%
3 $1.1M$1.3M
+12.5%
4 $1.7M$1.9M
+14.0%
5+ $2.6M$3.1M
+18.3%

Summary: Irvine housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 14%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Central Coast
+15.3%
Irvine-Lake Forest
+13.7%
Irvine
+10.6%
Tustin
+9.5%
Laguna Woods
+8.9%

Housing Supply in Irvine, CA

How many homes are available in Irvine, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
516537+4.1%

Summary: The Irvine real estate market had 537 homes for sale in April 2024, a 4.1% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 1926
+36.8%
2 101101
0.0%
3 175170
-2.9%
4 162180
+11.1%
5+ 5960
+1.7%

Summary: The Irvine housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 36.8%, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
188200+6.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

43 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

37 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

119 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Irvine, you could pay more than the asking price. 59.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 200 homes were sold or pending in Irvine in April 2024, up by 6.4% month-over-month. Of the 199 sold homes, 22% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 60% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Irvine, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Irvine, CA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
29 Days16 Days-45.4%

Summary: Homes in Irvine had an average of 16 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 45.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

175 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Irvine are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 200 homes were sold in Irvine; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 10 Days Ago

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