Is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Rancho Santa Margarita is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Rancho Santa Margarita has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

How much do homes in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,006,250

$609/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$152,250(+17.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Rancho Santa Margarita have sold for 17.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Rancho Santa Margarita was $1,006,250 in May 2024, up 17.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $609.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $412.5K$455K
+10.3%
2 $600K$642.5K
+7.1%
3 $875K$980K
+12.0%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+11.9%
5+ $1.4M$1.6M
+9.1%

Summary: Rancho Santa Margarita housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Silverado
+24.6%
Rancho Santa Margarita
+17.8%
Mission Viejo
+12.8%

Housing Supply in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

How many homes are available in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
132129-2.3%

Summary: The Rancho Santa Margarita real estate market had 129 homes for sale in May 2024, a 2.3% decrease compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 68
+33.3%
2 4036
-10.0%
3 4036
-10.0%
4 3135
+12.9%
5+ 1514
-6.7%

Summary: The Rancho Santa Margarita housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
5147-7.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

30 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Rancho Santa Margarita, you could pay more than the asking price. 63.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 47 homes were sold or pending in Rancho Santa Margarita in May 2024, down by 7.8% month-over-month. Of the 47 sold homes, 21% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 64% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
15 Days12 Days-20.0%

Summary: Homes in Rancho Santa Margarita had an average of 12 days on market in May 2024, down by 20% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

42 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 47 homes were sold in Rancho Santa Margarita; 89% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

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