Prices down, buyers have room. Buyers in Irvine had real room to negotiate. Sellers should price to the specific village and home type, and buyers should weigh HOA dues and any Mello-Roos tax alongside the price.
Median sale price$1,449,310-6.5% vs last year
Median price per sq ft$773-4.5% vs last year
Median days on market61-1 day
Sale-to-list ratio97.5%13.0% sold above list
Irvine, three months ending September 2026. Source: Redfin, based on MLS and public records.
What changed
- The median sale price fell 6.5% year over year to $1,449,310; price per square foot fell 4.5% to $773.
- Homes took a median of 61 days, versus 62 a year earlier.
- Homes sold for 97.5% of list on average, and only 13.0% sold above list.
What it means for you
Buyers in Irvine had real room to negotiate. Sellers should price to the specific village and home type, and buyers should weigh HOA dues and any Mello-Roos tax alongside the price.
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Figures: Redfin, three months ending September 2026, read October 20, 2026. Medians in small areas can swing on a handful of sales.