Murrieta Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the Murrieta, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 137
Median Sale Price: $687,500
Average Sale Price: $766,348
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $325
Average Days on Market: 88
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.2%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Murrieta moved 2.1% up (from $673,166 to $687,500). The number of homes sold was 59.3% up compared to the prior month (86 vs. 137). Average days on market shifted 0.0% down (88 days to 88 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 0.9% down (from $694,000 to $687,500). Sales volume is 6.2% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Murrieta's housing market is showing some genuine momentum heading into spring, though the story is a bit mixed when you look at the full picture. March saw a significant jump in sales volume—jumping nearly 60 percent from February to 137 homes sold—which is the kind of uptick you'd expect as we move past the slower winter months. That said, the year-over-year comparison tells a different tale: sales are actually down about 6 percent compared to March 2025, suggesting the market hasn't fully recovered from whatever headwinds it faced over the past year. The median price ticked up 2.1 percent month-over-month, but it's actually still slightly below where it was a year ago, indicating prices remain relatively stable rather than appreciating.

What's encouraging is the near-perfect sale-to-list price ratio of 99.2 percent, meaning homes are selling very close to asking price. That's a sign of healthy buyer interest and reasonable inventory levels. With 586 active listings and homes averaging 88 days on market, there's enough selection without feeling like a glut. The typical Murrieta buyer is still looking at single-family homes in the high 680s, and at 325 dollars per square foot, the pricing remains accessible for the Inland Empire. For sellers, this spring market is looking cooperative, though it's not quite the hot seller's market some might have hoped for.

Murrieta Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
92562	74	$640,000	$347	99
92563	63	$700,000	$299	74

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	108	$727,500	$323
CONDOS	18	$472,450	$358
MOBILE	4	$339,750	$256
TOWNHOMES	3	$500,000	$321
LAND	2	$322,500	N/A
CONDO	1	$108,500	$149
MULTI_FAMILY	1	$1,450,000	N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$100K - $199K	1
$200K - $299K	3
$300K - $399K	8
$400K - $499K	10
$500K - $749K	64
$750K+	51

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 586 active listings in Murrieta with a median asking price of $669,899 and an average of 105 days on market.

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