Orinda Housing Market Report – March 2026

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

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 19
Median Sale Price: $2,200,000
Average Sale Price: $2,114,421
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $792
Average Days on Market: 29
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 104.2%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in Orinda moved 16.1% up (from $1,895,000 to $2,200,000). The number of homes sold was 35.7% up compared to the prior month (14 vs. 19). Average days on market shifted 39.6% down (48 days to 29 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 18.9% up (from $1,850,000 to $2,200,000). Sales volume is 17.4% down year-over-year.

What This Means

Orinda's housing market is firing up this spring. March saw a sharp rebound in activity, with sales jumping 35.7% month-over-month to 19 homes sold, suggesting buyers are shaking off winter lethargy as the season changes. What's really telling is that homes are selling faster and hotter than before—median prices climbed 16.1% to $2.2 million while days on market plummeted from 48 to 29. Sellers are getting 104.2% of asking price, which means homes are still commanding premium offers in this competitive enclave. The year-over-year median price gain of 18.9% shows sustained appreciation momentum.

The flip side is that volume is actually down 17.4% annually, and the active inventory of 60 listings paints a picture of a supply-constrained market. Those listed homes are sitting longer than sold ones, averaging 69 days, which suggests sellers may be pricing aggressively or buyers are being selective about which properties fit their needs. The median asking price of $1.637 million on active listings also sits meaningfully below what homes are actually closing at, hinting that quality inventory is snapped up quickly while less competitive properties linger.

Orinda Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
94563	19	$2,200,000	$792	29

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	16	$2,357,500	$808
CONDO	1	$545,000	$534
LAND	1	$2,050,000	N/A
OTHER	1	$190,000	N/A

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$100K - $199K	1
$500K - $749K	1
$750K+	17

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 60 active listings in Orinda with a median asking price of $1,637,000 and an average of 69 days on market.

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