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Irvine, CA 92618 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 92618
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
177
Active Listings
149
Sold Properties
28

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$3,200,000
Median Sold Price
$2,975,000
Median Price per Sqft
$911/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$3,520

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.98%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
293
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Irvine, CA are 6.38%, which is 0.51% higher than the 5.87% average observed for typical loans in this area during February 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's primary transaction benchmark is the median sold price, which is 2,975,000, and this figure should be treated as the representative recent sale indicator for valuation and comparable selection (representative recent sale).

  2. Sellers appear to be listing above recent transaction levels: the median listing price is 3,200,000 while the median sold price is 2,975,000, which may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and final sale outcomes (interpret cautiously; rely on sold-price comps for offers).

  3. Market velocity is slow relative to typical suburban norms: the median days on market is 293, which suggests slower sales velocity and longer decision windows for buyers; concurrently the sample shows a relatively constrained active supply profile that may support prices if demand persists (slower sales velocity).

  4. Macro and demand signals are mixed: price year-over-year trend is up and rent year-over-year trend is up, the market temperature is neutral, and interest rate pressure is moderate; note financing costs in this area show a current 30-year fixed rate of 6.38%, which is 0.51% higher than the 5.87% average observed for typical loans in the area during February 2026 — this may temper buyer urgency even as prices trend upward (balanced conditions).


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

105 Iron Gate, Irvine, CA 92618
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds
5 baths
5,085 sqft
$7,150,000
Apr 1, 2026
$1,406/sqft/sqft
55 Hartman, Irvine, CA 92618
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
4 baths
5,029 sqft
$5,365,000
Mar 1, 2026
$1,067/sqft/sqft
275 days on market
100 Bellatrix, Irvine, CA 92618
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds
5 baths
4,740 sqft
$5,110,000
Mar 1, 2026
$1,078/sqft/sqft
360 days on market
24 Umbria, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
4 baths
3,067 sqft
$3,095,000
Mar 1, 2026
$1,009/sqft/sqft
4196 days on market
70 Livia, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
3 baths
2,912 sqft
$3,080,000
Mar 1, 2026
$1,058/sqft/sqft
296 days on market
108 Sunnybank, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
3 baths
3,362 sqft
$3,025,000
Feb 1, 2026
$900/sqft/sqft
80 Millbrook, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,656 sqft
$1,580,000
Mar 1, 2026
$954/sqft/sqft
217 days on market
134 Tangerine, Irvine, CA 92618
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,445 sqft
$985,000
Feb 1, 2026
$682/sqft/sqft
178 days on market

Irvine, CA 92618 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 92618
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
128
Active Listings
100
Sold Properties
28

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$1,407,888
Median Sold Price
$1,514,600
Median Price per Sqft
$713/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$3,250

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.18%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
207
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Irvine, CA are 6.38%, which is 0.51% higher than the 5.87% average observed for typical loans in this area during February 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator, the median sold price of 1,514,600, shows recent transaction levels that support modest appreciation in the area and aligns with the reported up price year-over-year trend.

  2. The gap between the median listing price of 1,407,888 and the median sold price of 1,514,600 suggests pricing friction where sellers may be achieving results above common asking levels in representative recent sales, so buyers should expect to be decisive on well-priced homes.

  3. The median days on market of 207 points to slower sales velocity even though the market is characterized as neutral, and this slower turnover appears alongside relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample—liquidity may be selective rather than broad.

  4. The median price per square foot of 713 and the median market rent of 3,250 coincide with a strengthening rental trend (up), while interest rate pressure is described as moderate—notably, current 30-year fixed mortgage rates are 6.38%, which is 0.51% higher than the 5.87% average referenced locally, and this may temper buyer urgency despite positive rent and price momentum.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

134 Aspect, Irvine, CA 92618
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

3 beds
4 baths
3,243 sqft
$2,360,000
Mar 1, 2026
$728/sqft/sqft
178 days on market
101 Newall, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds
4 baths
2,845 sqft
$2,200,000
Apr 1, 2026
$773/sqft/sqft
287 days on market
105 Newall, Irvine, CA 92618
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
3 baths
2,517 sqft
$2,180,000
Mar 1, 2026
$866/sqft/sqft
2965 days on market
152 Newburry, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
2,140 sqft
$1,500,000
Apr 1, 2026
$701/sqft/sqft
252 days on market
51 Calypso, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
2 baths
1,956 sqft
$1,480,000
Mar 1, 2026
$757/sqft/sqft
337 days on market
116 Nature Walk, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
1,778 sqft
$1,450,000
Apr 1, 2026
$816/sqft/sqft
100 days on market
170 Fable, Irvine, CA 92618
Value

Sold below market average

1 beds
1 baths
1,321 sqft
$758,000
Apr 1, 2026
$574/sqft/sqft
178 days on market
311 Falcon Crk, Irvine, CA 92618
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

1 beds
1 baths
890 sqft
$680,000
Mar 1, 2026
$764/sqft/sqft
230 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$14,512/mo
92618 Avg Rent
92618 Cost to Own
Rent$3,520
Own$18,032

20% down, 6.3% rate, 1.0% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

92618 Avg nightly rate
92618 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$251/night
Occupancy75 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 5/1/2026

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