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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Orange County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 92688

Grand Traditions · Highlands · Hillhurst · Mission Viejo North (North Mission Viejo) · Rancho Santa Margarita Central (Central Rancho Santa Margarita) · Rancho Santa Margarita North (North Rancho Santa Margarita) · Robinson Ranch · Stoneridge Gallery · Tijeras Creek Golf Club (Tijeras Creek) · Trabuco Canyon · Wagon Wheel

Market Analysis

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.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 44,444  ·  Density: 1,298.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $141,089

Typical home value: $819,604  ·  Homeownership: 69.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
117
⇩ 0.8% vs 118 last year
Pending
26
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$858,650
⇩ 3.5% vs $889,722 last year
Average Price
$905,936
⇩ 3.9% vs $942,264 last year
Days on Market
53
⇧ 6% vs 50 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$644
⇩ 2.7% vs $662/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,372 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 117 this year vs 118 last year
  • Days on market: 53 now vs 50 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $858,650 (-3.5% YoY)
  • Average: $905,936 (-3.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 12.7 miles — 1,396 listings ($4,364,941,256 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
92688Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 926880.0 mi94$87,013,168$836,700$925,672
92691Mission Viejo, CA 926913.2 mi83$96,590,835$1,230,750$1,163,745
92630Lake Forest, CA 926304.7 mi137$192,175,380$1,312,475$1,402,740
92653Laguna Hills, CA 926535.4 mi41$100,027,905$1,723,950$2,439,705
92694Ladera Ranch, CA 926947.3 mi160$231,156,160$1,197,000$1,444,726
92618Irvine, CA 926187.8 mi247$525,031,351$1,831,500$2,125,633
92675San Juan Capistrano, CA 926758.5 mi65$174,967,780$2,394,250$2,691,812
92651Laguna Beach, CA 9265110.0 mi159$1,407,928,782$5,303,750$8,854,898
92620Irvine, CA 9262010.4 mi87$170,784,828$1,907,222$1,963,044
92603Irvine, CA 9260310.5 mi36$129,253,680$2,999,000$3,590,380
92624Capistrano Beach, CA 9262411.3 mi29$106,438,903$2,897,000$3,670,307
92883Corona, CA 9288312.5 mi198$162,504,144$760,000$820,728
92657Newport Coast, CA 9265712.7 mi60$981,068,340$12,056,250$16,351,139

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688?

As of September 2026, there are 117 active listings in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA (zip code 92688), compared to 118 the prior year.

What is the median home price in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688?

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.

How long do homes stay on the market in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA?

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.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688?

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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