The Orange Housing Market: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
By Brett Hickman, NMLS #2010859, DRE #01843823 · Numbers updated October 16, 2026
Market numbers
Orange home sales, September 2026
In September 2026, 39 homes sold in Orange. The median sold price was $1,089,000, 3% less than in September 2025. Half of them were on the market 21 days or less.
What the numbers say
- At September's pace, the 164 homes for sale would sell in about 4.2 months. That is close to a balanced market. Buyers have time to compare homes, and sellers still get fair offers.
- The middle home sold for its full asking price or more.
- Homes are selling about as fast as in September 2025.
- A condo or townhome sold for a median of $670,000, about 43% less than a house at $1,185,000.
- The median house sold for $1,185,000, under Orange County's 2026 loan limit of $1,249,125. A loan up to that limit is a standard (conforming) loan.
Based on information from California Regional MLS (CRMLS) as of October 16, 2026, homes listed in Orange. Houses, condos and townhomes. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
This page is the city of Orange, not the whole county. It runs from the older homes around Old Towne to newer neighborhoods in the hills to the east.
If you're buying
Older homes near the center have character, and they can need work. Budget for inspections, and ask about the roof, the electrical and the sewer line. If you love Old Towne, know that the historic district has rules about changes to the outside of a home.
Check months of supply. When it's low, be ready to move: pre-approval first, then tours.
If you're selling
Price off recent sales nearby, then adjust for condition. Updated homes and homes that need work sell far apart here. Sold price vs. asking in the table shows how much room buyers expect.
The loan side
Most homes in Orange fit a standard loan, including the higher limit Orange County gets. The bigger homes in the hills can need a jumbo loan, which has its own rules.
Text me the price range you're watching. I'll show you the payment, so you can write your offer knowing it works.