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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Irvine-Lake Forest is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Irvine-Lake Forest, CA

How much do homes in Irvine-Lake Forest, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,393,497

$732/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$193,497(+16.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Irvine-Lake Forest have sold for 16.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Irvine-Lake Forest was $1,393,497 in May 2024, up 16.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $732.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $503K$567.5K
+12.8%
2 $748.3K$833K
+11.3%
3 $1.1M$1.2M
+16.3%
4 $1.5M$1.7M
+15.9%
5+ $1.9M$2.2M
+15.0%

Summary: Irvine-Lake Forest housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lake Forest
+20.4%
Irvine-Lake Forest
+16.1%
Irvine
+14.2%
Mission Viejo
+12.8%
Tustin
+8.0%

Housing Supply in Irvine-Lake Forest, CA

How many homes are available in Irvine-Lake Forest, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
611628+2.8%

Summary: The Irvine-Lake Forest real estate market had 628 homes for sale in May 2024, a 2.8% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 1416
+14.3%
2 10084
-16.0%
3 202204
+1.0%
4 222241
+8.6%
5+ 7383
+13.7%

Summary: The Irvine-Lake Forest housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 16%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
214230+7.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

46 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

36 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

148 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Irvine-Lake Forest, you could pay more than the asking price. 64.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 230 homes were sold or pending in Irvine-Lake Forest in May 2024, up by 7.5% month-over-month. Of the 230 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 64% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Irvine-Lake Forest, CA

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

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
21 Days16 Days-22.4%

Summary: Homes in Irvine-Lake Forest had an average of 16 days on market in May 2024, down by 22.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

196 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

31 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During May 2024, 230 homes were sold in Irvine-Lake Forest; 85% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 1% 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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