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BUYER BRIEFING fullerton, CA
Fullerton, CA Market Analysis

Why now is a smart time to buy in Fullerton, CA.

Fullerton's single-family market is a strong seller's market with a Market Action Index above 57, but prices have softened 10% from their peak — giving buyers a rare window to lock in value before demand tightens further.

Median Price

Midpoint listing price across the market. The single most important benchmark for understanding overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
Market Data
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Median List Price
$1.25M
Market Action Index
57.02
Months of Inventory
1.14 mo
Days on Market (Median)
21 days

Top Signals

Four Data Points
Median List Price
$1.25M
Prices have pulled back from a peak of $1.39M in Jul 2025, down ~10% YoY. After hitting $1.3M in Feb–Mar 2026, they've eased to $1.25M — a potential entry point before demand re-accelerates. Act before absorption tightens supply further.
Market Action Index
57.02
At 57.02, Fullerton's MAI signals a firm seller's market (above 30 threshold). It's cooled slightly from 64.13 in Mar 2026 and 66.35 in Jan 2026, giving buyers a brief window of slightly less competition. Up +7.7% vs Jul 2025's 52.94.
Months of Inventory
1.14 mo
Only 1.14 months of supply — deep in seller's territory (under 4 is tight, under 2 is extreme). Inventory has risen from 0.97 in Jan 2026 to 1.14 now, but remains far below the 1.39 seen in Aug 2025. Competition for homes is intense; move decisively.
Days on Market (Median)
21 days
Homes are going under contract in just 21 days — down sharply from 49 days in Nov–Dec 2025 and 42 days in Jan 2026. Flat for 4 straight months (Apr–Jul 2026), confirming sustained urgency. Delay and you'll lose homes to faster-moving buyers.
What This Means

Prices Are Off Peak — But the Window Is Narrow

Fullerton SFR prices sit ~10% below their Jul 2025 peak with homes selling in 21 days and only 1.14 months of supply. This brief softening is your best entry in over a year — waiting risks missing it as demand stays relentless.

Honest Caveats

30% of active listings have taken price cuts (up from 29% a year ago), and inventory has climbed 63% since March 2026 — suggesting sellers are stretched. If this trend continues, buyers may gain slightly more negotiating room in coming months.

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Matt Croteau
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matt@mattsellsoc.com (949) 776-7948
Source: July 2025 - July 2026 Market Data
Updated July 20, 2026