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Market Intelligence · CA / Contra Costa County

Orinda, CA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.94M1-yr changeUp2.6%

The typical home value in Orinda, CA is $1.94M as of September 2026, up 2.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Orinda ZIP code, the median list price is $1.92M and homes spend a median of 23 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Orinda, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.94M
1-yr changeMedian across Orinda ZIPs
+2.6%
ZIP markets live
1
County
Contra Costa County

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12-month value trend

+2.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Orinda over the last 12 months: $1.9M in Sep 2025 to $1.94M in Sep 2026 (+2.6%).

Sep 2025$1.9M

Sep 2026$1.94M

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

Context

Orinda's housing market is showing modest strength. As of September 2026, the typical home value is $1,944,002, up 2.6% over the past year. The median list price sits at $1,921,250, with 33 homes currently for sale and 26 new listings. Homes are moving relatively quickly, with a median of 23 days on market. Only 5.1% of listings carry a price cut, suggesting steady buyer demand. For homeowners considering a sale, this remains a balanced market where pricing discipline matters more than urgency.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Orinda, CA?

Typical home value

$1.94M

Up2.6%YoY

Median list price

$1.92M

Days on market

23

Homes for sale

33

Price cuts

5.1%

New listings

26

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

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

Prices over time

Orinda, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Orinda, CA are up 2.6% over the past year, from $1.9M in September 2025 to $1.94M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Orinda, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,944,002+2.6%
September 2025$1,895,335No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Orinda, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Homes are selling quickly, relatively few listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 23 days on market and 5% of listings with a price cut in the typical Orinda ZIP code, and 26 new listings against 33 active listings across Orinda, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Orinda 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 1 Orinda ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.4% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Orinda rose 2.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Orinda?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Orinda shows typical home values rising 1.4% by September 2027, after a 2.6% 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). 1 Orinda ZIP code has 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 Orinda?

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.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Orinda, CA home prices.

What is a typical home worth in Orinda?

The typical home value in Orinda is $1,944,002 as of September 2026, up 2.6% over the past year.

How many homes are for sale in Orinda?

There are 33 homes for sale as of September 2026, with 26 new listings during that period.

How quickly do homes sell in Orinda?

The median time on market is 23 days, and only 5.1% of listings have received a price cut, indicating steady demand.

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

Typical home values in Orinda, CA are up 2.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Orinda, CA leans toward a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly, relatively few listings have cut their asking price, and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 23 days on market and 5% of listings with a price cut in the typical Orinda ZIP code, and 26 new listings against 33 active listings across Orinda, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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