Orinda Housing Market Report – June 2026
Here's a look at how the Orinda, CA real estate market performed in June 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 29
- Median Sale Price: $2,050,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,446,177
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $835
- Average Days on Market: 41
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 104.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to May, the median sale price in Orinda moved 5.2% down (from $2,162,500 to $2,050,000). The number of homes sold was 20.8% up compared to the prior month (24 vs. 29). Average days on market shifted 13.9% up (36 days to 41 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to June 2025, the median sale price is 2.5% up (from $2,000,000 to $2,050,000). Sales volume is 7.4% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Orinda's housing market is showing classic early-summer softness, with this month's 5.2% dip in median prices from May likely reflecting seasonal inventory expansion and buyer hesitation as we move into July. That said, the year-over-year numbers tell a different story—prices are still up 2.5% annually, suggesting underlying stability despite monthly fluctuations. The uptick in sales volume to 29 homes appears partly driven by improved data collection rather than a true market surge, so don't read too much into that headline number. What matters more is that homes are still selling above asking at 104.2%, even as buyers gain slightly more negotiating power.
The real concern here is the rising days on market, now at 41 days compared to 36 last month. Combined with 76 active listings sitting at an 85-day average, this suggests inventory is accumulating faster than usual for June. Buyers have more options and less urgency, which explains both the price dip and the longer selling windows. For sellers, this is a reality check—the days of quick, over-asking sales appear to be normalizing. If you're thinking of listing, pricing realistically and preparing the home well are no longer optional. The Orinda market remains fundamentally strong, but it's decidedly a buyer's advantage right now.
Orinda Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94563 | 29 | $2,050,000 | $835 | 41 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 28 | $2,137,500 | $846 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $1,200,000 | $535 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 29 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 76 active listings in Orinda with a median asking price of $1,695,000 and an average of 85 days on market.
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