Lake Forest Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Lake Forest, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 70
- Median Sale Price: $1,119,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,064,952
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $622
- Average Days on Market: 56
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.6%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Lake Forest moved 6.4% up (from $1,051,500 to $1,119,000). The number of homes sold was 75.0% up compared to the prior month (40 vs. 70). Average days on market shifted 23.3% down (73 days to 56 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 20.2% up (from $931,000 to $1,119,000). Sales volume is 37.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Lake Forest's housing market is firing on all cylinders right now. March saw 70 homes sell, which is a massive 75 percent jump from February—a sign that spring seasonality is doing its job bringing both buyers and inventory off the sidelines. The median price of 1.119 million is up 6.4 percent month-over-month and a remarkable 20.2 percent year-over-year, suggesting sustained buyer demand in this Orange County community. What's particularly telling is that homes are selling at 99.6 percent of list price with an average of just 56 days on market, down from 73 days last month. That's a seller's market through and through.
The inventory situation tells a slightly more balanced story. With 188 active listings on the market, there's actually decent selection compared to the recent past, though the gap between median asking prices (1.25 million) and actual sale prices hints that some properties are still priced optimistically. Single-family homes dominated sales this month, representing half the transactions, which tracks with typical buyer preferences in Lake Forest's suburban setting.
Overall, this is a healthy, momentum-driven market. Spring buying season appears to be in full swing, with motivated buyers and steadily appreciating values creating confidence on both sides of the transaction.
Lake Forest Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92630 | 58 | $1,174,000 | $627 | 54 |
| 92610 | 7 | $965,000 | $612 | 70 |
| 92679 | 5 | $668,000 | $581 | 64 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 36 | $1,357,500 | $680 |
| CONDOS | 25 | $580,000 | $615 |
| CONDO | 3 | $425,000 | $470 |
| MOBILE | 3 | $175,000 | $162 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $800,000 | $607 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 5 |
| $400K - $499K | 4 |
| $500K - $749K | 13 |
| $750K+ | 46 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 188 active listings in Lake Forest with a median asking price of $1,249,950 and an average of 51 days on market.
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