Rancho Santa Margarita Housing Market Report – September 2026
Here's a look at how the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA real estate market performed in September 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 32
- Median Sale Price: $1,082,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,093,536
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $613
- Average Days on Market: 82
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to August, the median sale price in Rancho Santa Margarita moved 20.1% up (from $901,500 to $1,082,500). The number of homes sold was 40.7% down compared to the prior month (54 vs. 32). Average days on market shifted 20.6% up (68 days to 82 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to September 2025, the median sale price is 6.0% down (from $1,152,000 to $1,082,500). Sales volume is 23.8% down year-over-year.
Rancho Santa Margarita Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92688 | 27 | $1,050,000 | $611 | 84 |
| 92679 | 5 | $1,640,000 | $620 | 67 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 21 | $1,450,000 | $614 |
| CONDOS | 10 | $592,950 | $613 |
| CONDO | 1 | $448,000 | $574 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
| $750K+ | 21 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 169 active listings in Rancho Santa Margarita with a median asking price of $869,900 and an average of 72 days on market.
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