Orange County Real Estate Market Report: September 2026
The Orange County housing market held steady in September 2026. Prices edged up compared to last year, homes sold at nearly the same pace, and sales volume dipped slightly. Here’s a closer look at what the numbers show for Orange County this month.
What Was the Median Home Price in Orange County in September 2026?
The median sales price in Orange County was $443,745 in September 2026, up about 1.7% from $436,250 in September 2025. It’s a modest gain, but it shows prices are holding firm across the county.
How Fast Are Homes Selling in Orange County?
Homes sold in a median of 33 days in September 2026, nearly unchanged from 32 days a year earlier. The pace of the market has stayed remarkably consistent year over year.
How Many Homes Sold in September 2026?
A total of 1,278 properties sold in Orange County in September 2026, compared to 1,350 in September 2025. That’s 72 fewer sales, a decline of about 5%.
How Did Single-Family Homes, Townhouses, and Condos Compare?
Single-family homes made up the bulk of the market, with 956 sales at a median price of $513,745 and a median of 31 days to sell.
- Single-family homes: 956 sold, $513,745 median, 31 median days to sell
- Townhouses: 141 sold, $383,990 median, 33 median days to sell
- Condos: 138 sold, $172,000 median, 42 median days to sell
Condos took the longest to sell, while single-family homes continued to move the fastest.
How Are Buyers Paying for Homes?
About 30% of September sales were cash purchases, with 381 cash buyers compared to 862 financed purchases. Distressed sales remained a small share of the market, with 10 bank-owned (REO) properties and 5 short sales.
Are Sellers Getting Close to Their Asking Price?
Homes sold at 96% of their original list price in September 2026, up slightly from 95.9% a year earlier. At the same time, 212 listings expired without selling, up from 196 in September 2025. That’s a clear sign that overpriced homes are being left behind.
Which Price Range Was Most Active?
The $400,000 to $500,000 range had the most sales, with 220 homes sold. At the high end, 114 homes sold for $1 million or more, down from 132 in September 2025.
What Were the Highest and Lowest Sales?
The highest sale was a single-family home in Golden Oak (32836) that sold for $18,700,000. The 10-bedroom home features 14 full and 2 half baths, 11,524 square feet on 0.79 acres, and was built in 2013. It was listed at $19,000,000 and spent 159 days on the market before going under contract. View the property details.
The lowest sale was a manufactured home in Orlando (32839) that sold for $70,000. The 1.5-bath home has 762 square feet, was built in 1974, and was listed at $77,000. It went under contract in 17 days. View the property details.
What This Means
Orange County’s market in September 2026 was steady and balanced. Prices inched higher, homes sold at about the same pace as last year, and sellers got slightly closer to their asking price. But the rise in expired listings tells an important story: buyers are paying for homes that are priced right and passing on the ones that aren’t. For buyers, there are solid options across price ranges, especially in condos, which are taking the longest to sell. For sellers, accurate pricing from day one remains the key to a successful sale.
Data Source: All statistics provided by Stellar MLS for September 2026.
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