Prices a little lower, sales much faster. Well-priced homes are moving quickly. Buyers should have financing ready and read the HOA documents early; sellers who price close to recent sales are being rewarded with speed.
Rancho Santa Margarita, three months ending September 2026. Source: Redfin, based on MLS and public records.
What changed
- The median sale price fell 2.4% year over year to $1,024,512; price per square foot fell 0.8% to $628.
- Homes took a median of 41 days, versus 61 a year earlier.
- 29.9% of homes sold above list, versus 23.5% a year earlier.
What it means for you
Well-priced homes are moving quickly. Buyers should have financing ready and read the HOA documents early; sellers who price close to recent sales are being rewarded with speed.
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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.
