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Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA real estate market (92688) currently shows 117 active listings, with 26 pending sales. Homes are averaging 53 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 50 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 3.5% year-over-year, from $889,722 to $858,650.
Population: 44,444 · Density: 1,298.0/mi² · Median household income: $141,089
Typical home value: $819,604 · Homeownership: 69.7%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92688 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | 0.0 mi | 94 | $87,013,168 | $836,700 | $925,672 |
| 92691 | Mission Viejo, CA 92691 | 3.2 mi | 83 | $96,590,835 | $1,230,750 | $1,163,745 |
| 92630 | Lake Forest, CA 92630 | 4.7 mi | 137 | $192,175,380 | $1,312,475 | $1,402,740 |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills, CA 92653 | 5.4 mi | 41 | $100,027,905 | $1,723,950 | $2,439,705 |
| 92694 | Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 | 7.3 mi | 160 | $231,156,160 | $1,197,000 | $1,444,726 |
| 92618 | Irvine, CA 92618 | 7.8 mi | 247 | $525,031,351 | $1,831,500 | $2,125,633 |
| 92675 | San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | 8.5 mi | 65 | $174,967,780 | $2,394,250 | $2,691,812 |
| 92651 | Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | 10.0 mi | 159 | $1,407,928,782 | $5,303,750 | $8,854,898 |
| 92620 | Irvine, CA 92620 | 10.4 mi | 87 | $170,784,828 | $1,907,222 | $1,963,044 |
| 92603 | Irvine, CA 92603 | 10.5 mi | 36 | $129,253,680 | $2,999,000 | $3,590,380 |
| 92624 | Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 | 11.3 mi | 29 | $106,438,903 | $2,897,000 | $3,670,307 |
| 92883 | Corona, CA 92883 | 12.5 mi | 198 | $162,504,144 | $760,000 | $820,728 |
| 92657 | Newport Coast, CA 92657 | 12.7 mi | 60 | $981,068,340 | $12,056,250 | $16,351,139 |
As of September 2026, there are 117 active listings in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA (zip code 92688), compared to 118 the prior year.
The median listing price in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688 is $858,650 as of September 2026, a 3.5% decrease from $889,722 the prior year.
Homes in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688 spend an average of 53 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 50 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 53 days on market compared to 50 days last year.
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