Fullerton Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Fullerton, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 83
- Median Sale Price: $970,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,151,838
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $650
- Average Days on Market: 58
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.5%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Fullerton moved 7.2% up (from $905,000 to $970,000). The number of homes sold was 5.1% up compared to the prior month (79 vs. 83). Average days on market shifted 10.8% down (65 days to 58 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 10.0% down (from $1,077,500 to $970,000). Sales volume is 7.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Fullerton's housing market is showing mixed signals as we head into summer 2026. The median sale price of $970,000 represents solid month-over-month growth at 7.2%, suggesting renewed buyer interest after spring's typical market adjustments. Homes are also moving faster, with days on market dropping from 65 to 58 days—a meaningful improvement that indicates less inventory sitting idle. The fact that homes are selling slightly above list price (101.5% ratio) further confirms that motivated buyers are actively competing for available properties.
However, the year-over-year perspective tells a different story. Median prices are down 10 percent compared to May 2025, reflecting the broader cooling that California's higher mortgage rates have caused over the past year. The current asking price for active listings sits at $1.07 million with most homes taking 54 days to sell, suggesting a more balanced market than the seller-favorable conditions of 2024 and early 2025. Single-family homes dominate the sales mix, which aligns with Fullerton's residential character.
For buyers, this is a relatively favorable moment—prices have moderated while competition isn't intense. Sellers should price realistically and understand that the days of bidding wars are largely behind us.
Fullerton Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92833 | 33 | $860,000 | $640 | 61 |
| 92831 | 23 | $940,000 | $676 | 54 |
| 92835 | 21 | $1,283,500 | $637 | 61 |
| 92832 | 6 | $1,083,000 | $663 | 39 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 58 | $1,142,500 | $688 |
| CONDOS | 15 | $750,000 | $579 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $760,000 | $590 |
| CONDO | 3 | $810,000 | $580 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,625,000 | $375 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $375,000 | $250 |
| OTHER | 1 | $1,650,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 3 |
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 10 |
| $750K+ | 69 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 218 active listings in Fullerton with a median asking price of $1,069,990 and an average of 54 days on market.
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