Buena Park Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Buena Park, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 40
- Median Sale Price: $908,500
- Average Sale Price: $948,550
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $548
- Average Days on Market: 54
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Buena Park moved 3.6% down (from $942,500 to $908,500). The number of homes sold was 11.1% up compared to the prior month (36 vs. 40). Average days on market shifted 15.6% down (64 days to 54 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 2.7% up (from $885,000 to $908,500). Sales volume is 37.9% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Buena Park's May market is showing some interesting mixed signals worth paying attention to. While sales volume jumped significantly from April, that uptick likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine surge in buyer activity. What's more meaningful is the softening we're seeing in median prices—down 3.6% month-over-month to $908,500, though still up 2.7% compared to last May. This suggests seasonal cooling is setting in as we head into summer, which is fairly typical for Orange County markets. The bright spot is that homes are selling faster, with average days on market dropping from 64 to 54 days, indicating decent buyer interest despite the price pullback.
One encouraging sign for sellers is that homes are still fetching above asking at a 101.2% sale-to-list ratio, meaning the market hasn't swung dramatically in buyers' favor yet. However, with 102 active listings on the market and inventory sitting at reasonable levels, this is shaping up to be a more balanced environment than we've seen in recent years. For buyers, the slower price appreciation and quicker sales could indicate more room for negotiation. If you're considering a move in Buena Park, the next few months may offer a slightly better window than the tight conditions we experienced earlier this year.
Buena Park Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90620 | 26 | $925,000 | $571 | 54 |
| 90621 | 14 | $797,500 | $502 | 54 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 28 | $943,000 | $609 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $205,000 | $160 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $845,000 | $525 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $700,000 | $523 |
| CONDO | 1 | $550,000 | $529 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $5,400,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
| $750K+ | 27 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 102 active listings in Buena Park with a median asking price of $925,000 and an average of 59 days on market.
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