If you’re thinking about buying or selling a condo or townhome in Orange County, California, the July 2026 Orange County condo market data gives us an important look at what’s happening with attached homes across the county.
In July 2026, Orange County recorded 878 new listings, 497 pending sales, and 570 closed sales for attached condominiums and townhomes. The average closed sales price was $872,081. Homes that sold averaged 43 days active in the MLS, and the average percent of original price received was 97.2%.
Key takeaways from the July 2026 Orange County condo market
- 570 attached properties closed countywide, from 878 new listings.
- $872,081 average closed sales price — a countywide average, not a valuation.
- 43 days average active in the MLS, notably slower than the 32 days detached homes averaged.
- Compare with the July 2026 Orange County detached single-family update to see how differently the two segments behave.
Those numbers are useful. But if you own an Orange County condo or townhome, they do not tell you exactly what your property is worth. And if you’re a buyer, they don’t automatically tell you what you should offer.
I’m Christine Almarines with CA Real Estate Group | Caliber Real Estate, a real estate agent helping homeowners, sellers, and buyers throughout Orange County, California.
When I look at countywide market data, I use it to understand the bigger picture. Then we narrow the analysis to the property, community, location, and client. That second step matters because Orange County is a large and diverse real estate market. A condo in one Orange County city or community can perform very differently from a townhome somewhere else.
Orange County Condo Market at a Glance: July 2026
For attached condominiums and townhomes in Orange County, the July 2026 data shows:
| Metric | July 2026 |
|---|---|
| New listings | 878 |
| Pending sales | 497 |
| Closed sales | 570 |
| Average closed sales price | $872,081 |
| Average percent of original price received | 97.2% |
| Average days active in the MLS | 43 days |
Every figure above is an average. That word does a lot of work, and the rest of this Orange County condo market update is largely about what averages can and can’t tell you.
What the Orange County Condo Market Means for Sellers
If you own an attached condo or townhome in Orange County, there are three numbers worth your attention: $872,081, 97.2%, and 43 days.
None of them tells me what will happen when you sell your property. They give us context. The next job is working out how your specific home fits into that picture.
How much is my Orange County condo worth?
The $872,081 average closed sales price describes 570 transactions across the entire county. It is not a valuation of your home.
Orange County includes an enormous range of attached-home communities. Your property’s value can be affected by its city, neighborhood, square footage, bedroom and bathroom count, condition, upgrades, location within the development, parking, outdoor space, amenities, recent comparable sales, and current competition.
With an attached property there’s an additional layer: the HOA and the individual community. HOA dues, amenities, assessments, community condition, insurance considerations, and reserve health can all matter to a buyer and to their lender.
So when a homeowner asks “What is my Orange County condo worth?”, a countywide average isn’t the answer. Get your free Home EPIC Value Report for a property-specific starting point, or call me at 714-476-4637.
Are Orange County condos and townhomes selling below asking price?
The July data shows an average percent of original price received of 97.2%. It’s tempting to read that as “condos are selling below asking.” But an average combines many individual transactions.
Some properties close at or above their original asking price. Others require reductions and close further below. The average sits in the middle and describes none of them precisely.
I wouldn’t use 97.2% to predict what happens to your property, and I certainly wouldn’t tell a seller to price 2.8% higher to compensate. What it does reinforce is that your original pricing strategy matters — and that overpricing costs more than sellers expect.
How long does it take to sell a condo in Orange County?
Attached homes that sold in July 2026 averaged 43 days active in the MLS. That’s meaningfully slower than the 32 days detached single-family homes averaged in the same month, which is worth knowing if you’ve been reading detached-home headlines and assuming they apply to you.
But 43 days is still an average. Some condos attract a buyer in days. Others take months. Price, condition, location, HOA dues, competing inventory in your own community, marketing, and presentation all affect an individual timeline.
The more useful question isn’t “how long do Orange County condos take to sell?” It’s “how long are units like mine, in my community, at my price point, taking to sell?”
If you’re considering selling but aren’t ready to list, start with my Sure Seller Course, then call 714-476-4637 when you want to build a strategy around your actual property.
What the Orange County Condo Market Means for Buyers
Now let’s switch sides. The Orange County condo market added 878 new attached listings in July, with 497 going pending and 570 closing.
That sounds like plenty of choice. But you probably aren’t shopping across every community, city, and price point in Orange County. Once we narrow by budget, location, bedrooms, HOA range, amenities, commute, and your other requirements, the pool of properties that genuinely fit can get small quickly.
What should I look for when buying a condo or townhome?
Price matters, but with an attached property you’re evaluating the community as much as the home itself. That means looking at HOA dues, community amenities, property condition, potential assessments, parking, community rules, and available HOA documentation.
The goal isn’t to make buying a condo complicated. It’s to make sure you understand what you’re buying. A beautiful kitchen doesn’t tell you whether the HOA has a special assessment coming.
Should Orange County condo buyers offer below asking price?
Here’s where 97.2% becomes interesting again. A buyer might see it and think “I’ll offer 2.8% under asking.” That’s not how I’d approach it.
97.2% is an average, not a discount formula. Your offer strategy should depend on the individual property:
- How long has it been available?
- Has the seller already reduced the price?
- What have comparable units in the same community sold for?
- What’s the condition?
- How do the HOA dues compare with competing communities?
- Is there other buyer interest?
- Was the property priced realistically to begin with?
One condo could warrant a strong offer at asking. Another could give you real negotiating room, and there are situations where an offer below asking price is entirely reasonable. The countywide average gives us context. The individual property determines the offer strategy.
How can I prepare to buy?
Start before you find the property you love. Understand your financing. Know the monthly payment you’re comfortable with, including HOA dues as part of your housing expense. Know your priorities. Understand the offer and escrow process.
That’s why I created my Buyers’ Boot Camp. Call 714-476-4637 for a buyer strategy and education session.
Common Mistakes in the Orange County Condo Market
- Using a countywide average as a home valuation. The $872,081 average doesn’t tell you what your unit is worth.
- Applying detached-home statistics to attached homes. Detached homes averaged 32 days in July; condos averaged 43. Those are different markets and they behave differently.
- Turning 97.2% into an offer or pricing formula. It describes 570 transactions. It doesn’t predict yours.
- Ignoring the HOA. Dues, assessments, reserves, and community rules affect both value and financing, and buyers notice.
Two Real-World Scenarios
The seller. Two similar townhomes list in the same Orange County community the same week. One owner reads the countywide average, picks a number, and lists. The other reviews recent comparable sales within the community, checks what’s currently competing, addresses condition, and prices deliberately. Both are in the same Orange County condo market. Only one has a strategy.
The buyer. You find a condo that looks perfect online. Then you find another at a similar price with lower HOA dues, better parking, and a healthier reserve fund. The list price alone doesn’t tell you which is the better buy. You aren’t buying the county average. You’re buying one home, in one community.
Why Work With an Agent Who Studies the Orange County Condo Market?
You can find statistics online. You don’t need an agent to read them to you. The value is in understanding what they mean for the specific property you’re selling or buying.
I look at the broader market for context, then narrow it down: your city, your community, your property, your HOA, your comparable sales, your competition, your price range, your goals.
Orange County Condo Market FAQ
What was the average condo sales price in Orange County in July 2026?
The average closed sales price for attached condominiums and townhomes in Orange County was $872,081 in July 2026, across 570 closed sales.
How many Orange County condos and townhomes sold in July 2026?
There were 570 closed sales of attached condominiums and townhomes, alongside 878 new listings and 497 pending sales.
How long did Orange County condos take to sell in July 2026?
Attached homes that sold averaged 43 days active in the MLS. By comparison, Orange County detached single-family homes averaged 32 days in the same month.
What percentage of asking price did Orange County condos receive?
The average percent of original price received was 97.2% for attached condominiums and townhomes. That does not mean every property sold at 97.2% of its original asking price.
Are Orange County condos selling below asking price?
The July data shows a 97.2% average percent of original price received, but individual transactions vary above and below that figure. Evaluate the specific property and its comparable sales rather than applying a countywide average.
How much is my Orange County condo worth?
A countywide average cannot value an individual condo. Location, community, floor plan, size, condition, upgrades, HOA dues and restrictions, amenities, comparable sales, and competition all matter. Start with a free Home EPIC Value Report.
Should Orange County condo buyers offer below asking price?
Not automatically. The 97.2% average is not a discount formula. Offer strategy depends on days on market, price history, comparable sales in the same community, condition, HOA comparison, and competing buyer interest.
How do I prepare to buy a condo or townhome in Orange County?
Get your financing and budget organized, remember to count HOA dues as part of your monthly housing expense, identify your priorities, and learn the purchase process before you find the property you want.
Buying or Selling a Condo in Orange County? Let’s Look at Your Numbers
The July 2026 Orange County condo market update gives us context: 878 new listings, 497 pending sales, 570 closed sales, an $872,081 average closed sales price, 97.2% average percent of original price received, and 43 days average active in the MLS.
But none of that tells us what your property is worth or what you should offer on a home. The next step is narrowing the data to your property, your community, and your goals.
- Homeowners: Get your free Home EPIC Value Report
- Sellers: Start the Sure Seller Course, then call 714-476-4637
- Buyers: Start the Buyers’ Boot Camp, then call 714-476-4637
Market statistics referenced in this article are for Orange County, California residential attached condominiums and townhomes for July 2026. The sales price, percent of original price received, and days active in the MLS figures referenced are averages. Individual home values, sales prices, market times, HOA characteristics, and transaction results vary by property and location. Countywide statistics should not be interpreted as an individual property valuation or guarantee of future results.
Christine Almarines
Real Estate Agent | CA Real Estate Group | Caliber Real Estate
714-476-4637
christine@carealestategroup.com
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Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County.