Orange County’s median single-family sale price rose to $1,479,000 in October 2026, up 1.44% from September. At the same time, inventory increased and homes took longer to sell. That’s a useful combination to understand if you’re thinking about buying or selling this fall.
Single-family homes had a little more competition
Orange County had 2.64 months of single-family inventory, up 3.94% from September. Homes that sold spent a median of 22 days in RPR, up 10%, and the sold-to-list-price ratio was 98.7%. Realtors Property Resource (RPR) still classified the single-family market as a seller’s market.
A higher median can reflect which homes closed that month. If more sales happen at the upper end, the county median can rise even if comparable homes in your neighborhood sell for about the same amount.
Condos and townhomes moved at a different pace
RPR tracks condos, townhomes, and apartments as a separate group. In October, that group had a $757,500 median sold price, 3.44 months of inventory, and a median of 33 days in RPR. Its sold-to-list-price ratio was 98.3%. That’s more supply and a longer selling timeline than the county’s single-family figures showed.
Start with the sales closest to home
If you’re selling, I’d start by comparing your home with recent sales of the same property type nearby. Then look at the homes buyers can tour today. If you’re buying, compare the time on market and pricing of the specific homes on your shortlist. That will tell you more about where you might have room to negotiate.
You can find your city’s market report or request a personal home value review if you’d like me to look at comparable sales for your property.
Source: Realtors Property Resource (RPR), October 2026 Orange County market data. See the full Orange County market report for charts, property-type comparisons, and methodology.
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