Market Intelligence · CA / Riverside County

Murrieta, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$686K1-yr changeUp0.4%

The typical home value in Murrieta, CA is $686K as of September 2026, up 0.4% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Murrieta ZIP code, the median list price is $737K and homes spend a median of 58 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Murrieta, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$686K
1-yr changeMedian across Murrieta ZIPs
+0.4%
ZIP markets live3 tracked in Murrieta
2
County
Riverside County

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12-month value trend

+0.4% over 12 months

Typical home value in Murrieta over the last 12 months: $683K in Sep 2025 to $686K in Sep 2026 (+0.4%).

Sep 2025$683K

Sep 2026$686K

Median Zillow home value index across Murrieta's ZIP codes.

Context

Murrieta's housing market shows modest stability in September 2026. The typical home value stands at $685,522, up 0.4% over the past year. There are 382 homes for sale with a median list price of $736,999, while 174 new listings arrived recently. Homes spend a median of 58 days on market, and 21.3% of listings carry a price cut. The combination of moderate inventory and slow appreciation suggests this is a balanced market where timing and pricing matter more than urgency.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Murrieta, CA?

Typical home value

$686K

Up0.4%YoY

Median list price

$737K

Days on market

58

Homes for sale

382

Price cuts

21.3%

New listings

174

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

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

Prices over time

Murrieta, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Murrieta, CA are up 0.4% over the past year, from $683K in September 2025 to $686K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Murrieta, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$685,522+0.4%
September 2025$682,836No prior year

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

Market balance

Is Murrieta, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Murrieta, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 58 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Murrieta ZIP code, and 174 new listings against 382 active listings across Murrieta, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Murrieta housing market forecast 2027

+0.1%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 Murrieta ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.1%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Murrieta rose 0.4%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Murrieta?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Murrieta shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.1%), after a 0.4% 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta?

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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta, CA home prices.

What is a typical home worth in Murrieta?

The typical home value in Murrieta is $685,522 as of September 2026, representing a 0.4% increase over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in Murrieta?

There are 382 homes for sale in Murrieta as of September 2026, with 174 new listings added recently.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Murrieta?

Homes in Murrieta spend a median of 58 days on market, and the median list price is $736,999 as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Murrieta, CA?

Typical home values in Murrieta, CA are up 0.4% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Murrieta, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Murrieta, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 58 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Murrieta ZIP code, and 174 new listings against 382 active listings across Murrieta, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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