Riverside Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Riverside, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 211
- Median Sale Price: $630,000
- Average Sale Price: $671,460
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $396
- Average Days on Market: 71
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Riverside moved 1.6% down (from $640,000 to $630,000). The number of homes sold was 8.2% up compared to the prior month (195 vs. 211). Average days on market shifted 26.8% down (97 days to 71 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 6.7% down (from $675,000 to $630,000). Sales volume is 14.2% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Riverside's housing market is showing mixed signals this April, with some encouraging momentum offset by longer-term softness. Sales jumped 8.2% month-over-month to 211 homes, and homes are moving faster—averaging just 71 days on market, down nearly 27 days from March. That's a meaningful improvement, likely driven by spring seasonality as buyers traditionally become more active. The near-perfect 99.7% sale-to-list ratio suggests homes are hitting the market at realistic prices, which is helping deals close.
However, the year-over-year picture tells a different story. Median prices have dropped 6.7% annually to $630,000, and sales volume is down 14.2% compared to April 2025. These declines point to persistent affordability headwinds—higher mortgage rates relative to a year ago are still weighing on buyer demand, even if April's uptick suggests some stabilization. The 883 active listings also hint at a less constrained market than Riverside saw at its peak.
Bottom line: Riverside is normalizing. It's not a buyer's market by traditional measures, but it's definitely softer than last year, which is giving both buyers and sellers a bit more breathing room.
Riverside Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92503 | 48 | $627,500 | $384 | 66 |
| 92506 | 39 | $675,000 | $426 | 51 |
| 92507 | 31 | $575,000 | $389 | 56 |
| 92504 | 26 | $606,000 | $441 | 76 |
| 92505 | 22 | $610,500 | $379 | 89 |
| 92508 | 21 | $737,650 | $377 | 77 |
| 92501 | 19 | $570,000 | $384 | 111 |
| 92509 | 4 | $418,000 | $235 | 79 |
| 92313 | 1 | $185,000 | N/A | 54 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 178 | $657,500 | $414 |
| MOBILE | 12 | $176,500 | $122 |
| CONDOS | 10 | $356,000 | $382 |
| TOWNHOMES | 5 | $580,000 | $354 |
| LAND | 4 | $227,500 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $697,500 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 4 |
| $100K - $199K | 8 |
| $200K - $299K | 3 |
| $300K - $399K | 9 |
| $400K - $499K | 18 |
| $500K - $749K | 112 |
| $750K+ | 57 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 883 active listings in Riverside with a median asking price of $669,900 and an average of 85 days on market.
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