What Happened to Buena Park Home Prices in Q3 2026?

The short answer

Buena Park single-family homes sold for an average of $1,045,412 in the third quarter of 2026 (July through September), up 4.3% from $1,002,350 in Q3 2025. Homes spent an average of 25 days active in MLS, and sellers received 98.5% of their original asking price. Fewer homes sold than a year ago: 67 closings, down from 80.

Scope note: This report covers single-family detached homes in Buena Park only. Condos and townhomes move differently and have their own Q3 report.

For context, that’s about half the Orange County average. Orange County single-family homes averaged $2,090,835 in the same quarter. Buena Park homes also sold faster than the county average of 33 days.

Put simply: Buena Park prices are rising steadily, homes sell in under a month, and the city remains one of the more accessible places to own a house in Orange County.

Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Here’s the plain read on Buena Park’s Q3 numbers.

What are the Q3 2026 numbers for Buena Park single-family homes?

All figures are single-family detached homes in Buena Park, California (Orange County), from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), pulled October 3, 2026.

Measure	Q3 2026	Q3 2025	Change
Average sale price	$1,045,412	$1,002,350	Up 4.3%
Closed sales	67	80	Down 16%
New listings	77	84	Down 8%
Average days active in MLS	25	24	About 1 day slower
Percent of original price received	98.5%	98.1%	Up 0.4 points

How the quarter figures were built: CRMLS reports these measures month by month. Closed sales and new listings are the three months added together. Average price, days active, and percent of original price are the three monthly figures weighted by the number of homes that closed each month.

About the sample size: 67 sales in a quarter is a solid sample for a city Buena Park’s size, but a few unusual sales can still move the average. The nine-month view below helps confirm the trend.

Month by month inside Q3 2026

Month	Average sale price	Closed sales	New listings	Avg days active	% of original price
July 2026	$1,048,328	21	25	20	98.9%
August 2026	$1,033,128	20	23	35	97.2%
September 2026	$1,052,507	26	29	21	99.2%

Are Buena Park home prices going up?

Yes, steadily. The Q3 2026 average of $1,045,412 was 4.3% above Q3 2025 and about level with Q2 2026 ($1,042,042).

The nine-month view confirms it. From January through September 2026, Buena Park single-family homes averaged $1,040,850 across 190 sales, up 4.8% from $993,172 across 205 sales in the same months of 2025.

That’s a steadier climb than the Orange County average (up 11.2% year over year in Q3), which is pulled around by high-end coastal sales. Buena Park’s gains look more like a typical home gaining value.

As always, an average describes the mix of homes that sold. Your home’s value comes from your own street and recent comparable sales.

How fast are Buena Park homes selling?

Buena Park single-family homes averaged 25 days active in MLS in Q3 2026, about the same as Q3 2025 (24 days) and Q2 2026 (23 days). That’s faster than both the Orange County average (33 days) and the broader CRMLS region (39 days).

August was the outlier at 35 days. July (20 days) and September (21 days) were both quick. The slowest month in the last 21 months was December 2025, at 49 days.

Are Buena Park sellers getting their asking price?

Close to it. Sellers received 98.5% of their original asking price in Q3 2026, slightly better than 98.1% a year ago. That measure compares the final sale price to the first price the home was listed at, so it includes both negotiation and price cuts.

Spring 2026 (Q2): 99.7%. Nearly full asking.
Q3 2026: 98.5%. July 98.9%, August 97.2%, September 99.2%.

On an average-priced Buena Park home, the 1.5% gap works out to roughly $16,000. That’s an illustration using the averages, not a figure for any specific home.

Is Buena Park a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?

Balanced, leaning toward sellers:

Homes sell in under a month. 25 days on average.
Sellers get close to asking. 98.5% of original price.
Prices are rising. Up 4.3% year over year, and 4.8% for the first nine months.
But fewer homes are selling. 67 closings, down 16% from a year ago. For every 100 new listings, about 87 homes closed in Q3 2026, compared with about 95 a year earlier. Buyers had a little more to choose from.

What does this mean if you’re selling in Buena Park?

1. Plan for about a month. At 25 days on average, a well-priced Buena Park home typically has an accepted offer within the first few weeks.

2. Price right at the start. Homes priced right from day one sold close to asking. The ones that sat pulled the average down to 98.5%.

3. Don’t price off the county average. At $2,090,835, the Orange County average includes coastal estates that have nothing to do with your home. Buena Park comps are what matter.

4. Watch the winter slowdown. December 2025 averaged 49 days, the slowest month in the data. If you’re ready, list this fall.

What does this mean if you’re buying in Buena Park?

1. Buena Park is one of the more accessible ways into an Orange County house. At about half the county average, it’s worth a close look if you’ve been priced out elsewhere.

2. Expect to pay close to asking. 98.5% means modest room to negotiate, more on homes that have been sitting.

3. Watch homes past 25 days. That’s the Buena Park average. A home well past it is where sellers tend to be more flexible.

4. Don’t wait for prices to fall. Prices are up 4.3% year over year, and nothing in the data points down.

Common mistakes in Buena Park right now

Comparing Buena Park to Orange County headlines. County-wide numbers are pulled by much more expensive markets.
Pricing high “to leave room.” Buyers negotiate either way, and an overpriced home sits.
Assuming fewer sales means lower prices. Sales fell 16%, but prices rose 4.3%.
Reading one slow month as a trend. August’s 35 days was followed by 21 in September.

FAQ

What was the average home price in Buena Park in Q3 2026?

$1,045,412 for single-family detached homes, up 4.3% from $1,002,350 in Q3 2025 (CRMLS).

How fast do homes sell in Buena Park?

25 days active in MLS on average in Q3 2026, compared with 33 days for Orange County overall.

Do Buena Park homes sell for asking price?

Close to it. Sellers received 98.5% of their original asking price on average in Q3 2026.

How many homes sold in Buena Park in Q3 2026?

67 single-family homes closed from July through September 2026, down from 80 in Q3 2025.

How does Buena Park compare to the rest of Orange County?

Buena Park single-family homes averaged $1,045,412 in Q3 2026, about half the Orange County average of $2,090,835, and sold faster (25 days against 33).

Does this include Buena Park condos and townhomes?

No. This covers single-family detached homes only. Condos and townhomes have their own Q3 2026 report.

What is my Buena Park home worth?

The city average is a starting point, not your price. Get a complimentary market evaluation for your home.

Who can help me buy or sell in Buena Park?

Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County, licensed since 2004. Selling? Start with the Sure Seller course. Buying? Start the Buyer Bootcamp. Want to talk it through? Book a consultation.