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BUYER BRIEFING Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA Market Snapshot

Why buying in Irvine, CA now gives you more options and negotiating room than you've had in years.

Irvine remains a seller's market by inventory measures, but supply is rising, days on market have dropped sharply, and 30% of listings have taken price cuts — giving prepared buyers real leverage.

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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Months of Inventory
2.46 months
Total Inventory
248 homes
Median List Price
$2.649M
Price per Sq Ft
$934
Days on Market
42 days

Top Signals

Six Data Points
Months of Inventory
2.46 months
Up from 2.21 in Feb and 2.64 a year ago — still tight, but supply is quietly growing, giving buyers more options.
Total Inventory
248 homes
Up +35% from the Feb low of 183 — the most single-family supply available since last fall.
Median List Price
$2.649M
Down from $2.75M a year ago (-3.7% YoY) and off the Jan peak of $2.745M — prices have softened.
Price per Sq Ft
$934
Down from $964/sqft a year ago (-3.1% YoY) — buying square footage in Irvine costs less than it did in 2025.
Days on Market
42 days
Dropped from 98 days in Jan to 42 days now — market is moving faster, so serious buyers need to act decisively.
Price Reductions
30% of listings
Nearly 1 in 3 active single-family listings has taken a price cut, down from 39% in Jan — sellers are negotiable.
What This Means

More supply, softer prices — act before the window closes.

Irvine prices and per-sqft values are below year-ago levels, 30% of sellers have cut asking prices, and inventory is at a 9-month high. Get pre-approved and target overpriced listings — this is your best negotiating environment in over a year.

Honest Caveats

Days on market have tightened sharply to 42 days (from 98 in January), signaling renewed buyer activity. Well-priced homes are still moving quickly, so don't mistake softer prices for a slow market.

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Matt Croteau
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matt@mattsellsoc.com (949) 776-7948
Source: May 2025 - May 2026 Market Data
Updated May 22, 2026