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 November 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

$1,595,478

$833/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$245,880(+18.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Irvine have sold for 18.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Irvine was $1,595,478 in November 2024, up 18.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $833.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $599.9K$670K
+11.7%
2 $886.3K$1.0M
+13.9%
3 $1.2M$1.4M
+16.7%
4 $1.8M$2.1M
+17.7%
5+ $2.8M$3.2M
+13.3%

Summary: Irvine housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Irvine
+18.2%
Irvine-Lake Forest
+17.2%
Tustin
+10.5%
Laguna Woods
+8.8%
Central Coast
+8.2%

Housing Supply in Irvine, CA

How many homes are available in Irvine, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
665610-8.3%

Summary: The Irvine real estate market had 610 homes for sale in November 2024, a 8.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2834
+21.4%
2 125117
-6.4%
3 231201
-13.0%
4 206190
-7.8%
5+ 7568
-9.3%

Summary: The Irvine housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 21.4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
166155-6.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

77 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

25 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

53 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Irvine, you may be able to get a good deal. 49.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 155 homes were sold or pending in Irvine in November 2024, down by 6.6% month-over-month. Of the 155 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 34% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
18 Days36 Days+91.7%

Summary: Homes in Irvine had an average of 36 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 91.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

96 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

43 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

16 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 November 2024, 155 homes were sold in Irvine; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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 29 Days Ago

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