Irvine Real Estate Market Update – May 31, 2026

For the first time in several weeks, Irvine’s active inventory actually pulled back a little (down to 694 listings from 724 a week ago) even as closings doubled to 30 in the past seven days. As a longtime Woodbridge resident, the village I watch most closely had one of its strongest weeks of the spring: two of this week’s Woodbridge closings sold over asking, 72 Bluejay and 17 Clove Blossom. When supply softens and homes start closing over list, it usually tells you buyers are competing harder than the headline inventory number suggests. Per the CRMLS data I pulled this morning, here is where Irvine stands as of May 31, 2026.

Quick Snapshot of the Irvine Market

• New Listings (past 7 days): 76
• Active Listings: 694 (263 of which are Detached Single-Family Homes)
• Coming Soon: 24
• Active Under Contract: 85
• Pending Listings: 93
• Closed Sales (past 7 days): 30
• Median List Price (Active): $1,698,400
• Median Close Price (past 7 days): $1,562,500
• Median Price Per Square Foot (Active): $833
• Median Days on Market (Active): 40
• Median Days on Market (Closed): 29
• Median List-to-Close Ratio: 98.5%

What Changed in Irvine This Week

• Active inventory dipped to 694, down from 724 a week ago, the first meaningful pullback in weeks. The largest pools are still in the newer master-planned villages: Great Park (162 active), Portola Springs (78), Orchard Hills (66), and the Airport Area (64). Established villages stayed tight: Northwood (45), Woodbridge (34), Turtle Rock (24), and Westpark (19).
• Closings more than doubled, from 13 last week to 30 this week, and the median closed price came in at $1,562,500 with a median 98.5% list-to-close ratio. For homeowners trying to gauge their own value from this data, remember that Zestimates routinely miss Irvine homes by 7% or more compared to a proper village-level CMA.
• The high end stayed busy. Shady Canyon recorded a $10,998,000 close at 23 Jewel Flower, and 148 Sunset Cove in Orchard Hills closed at $4,750,000.
• Speed is back in the mid-market. Median days on market for closed sales was 29, but several homes went under contract in a week or less. 21 Land Bird in Portola Springs and 5652 Oakley in Turtle Rock both moved to Pending with 0 days on market.
• The Coming Soon shelf is deep at 24, spanning everything from 387 Deerfield #77 (a $799,000 townhouse) to 50 Copper Creek in Shady Canyon at $10,000,000.

Notable Irvine Listing Activity

Here are a few listings and market movements that stand out in Irvine this week:

• 9 Driftwood #22, Woodbridge: Listed by me at $1,050,000, a Woodbridge condo that has been on the market 11 days.
• 19 Waterway #9, Woodbridge: Another one of mine, listed at $1,899,000.
• 30 Waterway #43, Woodbridge: Also one of my listings, a townhouse I just reduced to $1,575,000, down from $1,650,000.
• 72 Bluejay, Woodbridge: Closed at $1,670,000 against a $1,600,000 list price (16 days on market), a clean over-asking sale.
• 1 Centaurus #12, Turtle Rock: Closed at $2,125,000 over a $2,100,000 list in just 8 days.
• 52 Hornbill, Great Park: New this week at $4,680,000, the top of the week’s new detached listings.

The pattern worth noting: the homes that sold over asking this week, in Woodbridge and Turtle Rock, were established-village resales priced in the $1.6M to $2.1M band, while the newer-construction villages carried most of the standing inventory. That is a recurring split in Irvine right now between scarce, well-priced resale product and a deeper pipeline of new homes.

What This Means for Buyers

• Inventory dipped this week, but 694 active listings is still a workable selection, especially in Great Park and Portola Springs, where new construction keeps choices open.
• Well-priced resales in established villages are moving fast. If you are targeting Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, or Northwood, expect competition and be ready to act inside a week.
• A 98.5% median list-to-close ratio means most sellers are getting close to ask, but it is not 100%, so there is still room to negotiate on listings that have lingered.

What This Means for Sellers

• Correct pricing is being rewarded. The over-asking closes this week happened on homes priced realistically from day one, not on aspirational list prices.
• With inventory pulling back slightly, a well-presented home in an established village faces less direct competition than the same home would in Great Park or Portola Springs.
• Median days on market for closed sales was 29, a reminder that even in a competitive Irvine market, pricing and presentation still determine how quickly you sell.
• Do not be afraid to adjust. I just repositioned my own Woodbridge townhouse at 30 Waterway #43 to $1,575,000, a timely, data-driven price move is a normal part of selling well, not a sign of weakness.

Bottom Line

Irvine’s market took a small breather on inventory this week while closings surged and several established-village homes sold over asking. Supply ticked down and demand held, and those two do not always move together, so it is worth watching whether the pullback continues. For now, well-priced resales in Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, and Northwood are the homes setting the pace.

Irvine Real Estate FAQ

How competitive is the Irvine housing market right now?

Competitive, especially for well-priced resales. This week the median list-to-close ratio across Irvine was 98.5%, and several homes in Woodbridge and Turtle Rock closed over asking within one to two weeks. With 694 active listings against 85 active-under-contract and 93 pending, demand is keeping pace with a slightly smaller supply.

Are homes in Woodbridge selling quickly?

Yes. Woodbridge homes are selling quickly when priced correctly. This week 72 Bluejay closed over asking at $1,670,000 in 16 days and 4 Redhawk closed in 8 days. With only 34 active listings in Woodbridge, well-presented homes are seeing real competition. As a Woodbridge resident, I am seeing this consistently across both inside-the-Loop and outside-the-Loop pockets.

Is now a good time to sell in Irvine?

For sellers with a realistically priced home, the data is encouraging. Closings doubled this week to 30, inventory dipped, and the median closed price held at $1,562,500. The caveat: a seven-day window is a small sample, and homes that are overpriced still sit. Pricing to the data, not to the headline, is what is working in Irvine right now.

What is my Irvine home actually worth?

Algorithm-based estimates from Zillow, Redfin, and similar platforms typically miss Irvine homes by 7% or more because they cannot see village-level pricing premiums, school attendance boundaries, HOA and Mello-Roos load, lot location, or recent upgrades. A proper Comparative Market Analysis from a local Irvine REALTOR® typically lands within 2 to 3% of final sale price. For a precise valuation, contact me directly at 949-537-2079 or request a full CMA tailored to your specific village.

Which Irvine villages have the most homes for sale right now?

As of May 31, 2026, the largest pools of active inventory in Irvine are concentrated in the newer master-planned villages: Great Park (162 active), Portola Springs (78), Orchard Hills (66), and the Airport Area (64). Established villages remain much tighter: Northwood (45), Woodbridge (34), Turtle Rock (24), and Westpark (19). This split between newer and established villages is the central feature of the Irvine market right now.

Looking for the Right Realtor in Irvine?

If you are looking for a Realtor in Irvine, Debbie Sagorin, Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty in Newport Beach, has helped over 250 Irvine families buy or sell. She knows these villages street by street. With 21+ years of local experience, 350+ closings in Orange County (250+ in Irvine alone), and deep village-by-village knowledge from Woodbridge and Northwood to Turtle Rock, Woodbury, Westpark, Oak Creek, El Camino Real, Quail Hill, and the newer master-planned communities like Great Park, Portola Springs, and Orchard Hills, Debbie helps buyers and sellers make confident, data-driven decisions.

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About the Author
Debbie Sagorin is a licensed California Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty in Newport Beach (DRE #01411020), specializing in Irvine, California real estate. With over 21 years of experience and 350+ homes sold in Orange County (including 250+ in Irvine), she serves buyers and sellers across all of Irvine’s villages. Debbie holds the ABR®, CNE, e-PRO®, and Smart Home Certified designations, has earned 285+ five-star reviews on Zillow and Google, is an 11-time Five Star Real Estate Agent Award recipient, and has received the Award of Excellence for Online Marketing from REALTOR.com®. She is a long-time Woodbridge resident.

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of May 31, 2026 and/or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.