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Mission Viejo, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.2M1-yr changeUp2.7%

The typical home value in Mission Viejo, CA is $1.2M as of September 2026, up 2.7% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Mission Viejo ZIP code, the median list price is $1.15M and homes spend a median of 43 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Mission Viejo, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.2M
1-yr changeMedian across Mission Viejo ZIPs
+2.7%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Mission Viejo
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County
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12-month value trend

+2.7% over 12 months

Typical home value in Mission Viejo over the last 12 months: $1.17M in Sep 2025 to $1.2M in Sep 2026 (+2.7%).

Sep 2025$1.17M

Sep 2026$1.2M

Median Zillow home value index across Mission Viejo's ZIP codes.

Context

In Mission Viejo, the typical home value stands at $1,202,279, reflecting a 2.7% increase over the past year as of September 2026. The market shows 165 homes for sale with a median list price of $1,149,000. Homes are spending a median of 43 days on the market, while 96 new listings entered the market during this period. About 25.9% of active listings have seen a price reduction. For homeowners considering a sale, the steady appreciation combined with moderate inventory levels suggests a balanced market where pricing strategy matters.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Mission Viejo, CA?

Typical home value

$1.2M

Up2.7%YoY

Median list price

$1.15M

Days on market

43

Homes for sale

165

Price cuts

25.9%

New listings

96

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Mission Viejo's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Mission Viejo, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Mission Viejo, CA are up 2.7% over the past year, from $1.17M in September 2025 to $1.2M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Mission Viejo, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,202,279+2.7%
September 2025$1,170,425No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Mission Viejo ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Mission Viejo, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Mission Viejo, CA leans toward a buyer's market.

A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 43 days on market and 26% of listings with a price cut in the typical Mission Viejo ZIP code, and 96 new listings against 165 active listings across Mission Viejo, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Mission Viejo housing market forecast 2027

+1.4%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Mission Viejo ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Mission Viejo rose 2.7%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Mission Viejo?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Mission Viejo shows typical home values rising 1.4% by September 2027, after a 2.7% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 2 Mission Viejo ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Mission Viejo?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 3 Mission Viejo ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Mission Viejo, CA home prices.

How much is a home worth in Mission Viejo?

The typical home value in Mission Viejo is $1,202,279 as of September 2026, up 2.7% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Mission Viejo?

There are 165 homes for sale in Mission Viejo as of September 2026, with 96 new listings added during that period.

How long do homes take to sell in Mission Viejo?

Homes spend a median of 43 days on the market in Mission Viejo as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Mission Viejo, CA?

Typical home values in Mission Viejo, CA are up 2.7% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Mission Viejo, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Mission Viejo, CA leans toward a buyer's market. A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 43 days on market and 26% of listings with a price cut in the typical Mission Viejo ZIP code, and 96 new listings against 165 active listings across Mission Viejo, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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