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For Sale
Active Listings
92
Average Price
$857k
Price Range
$570k - $1.5M
Median Price
$857k

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Rancho Santa Margarita Housing Market

The median home in Rancho Santa Margarita sold for $1.05M over the past 12 months, up 2.9% from the year before.

There are 92 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $857K — about $641 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 56 days to sell and close at 99.6% of asking price.

At 380 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 2.9 months of supply — a seller’s market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$1.05M▲ 2.9%
380 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$857K
92 active listings
Price per sq ft
$633
Median, closed sales
Days on market
56
Median, list to close
Sale to list
99.6%
Of asking price
Months of supply
2.9
6 months is balanced
New this week
9
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$570K – $1.49M
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
380▼ 23.2%
vs 495 the year before

Inventory by price

$300K – $500K
8
$500K – $750K
27
$750K – $1M
24
$1M – $2M
32
$2M+
1

Inventory by property type

Residential
92

Market data derived from MLS records, updated November 3, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with Rancho Santa Margarita buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in Rancho Santa Margarita or elsewhere in the Orange County, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Rancho Santa Margarita?▼
Homes in Rancho Santa Margarita sold for a median of $1.05M over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 92 homes currently for sale is $857K. That works out to roughly $633 per square foot. Most listings fall between $570K and $1.49M.
Is Rancho Santa Margarita a good place to buy a home?▼
At 2.9 months of supply, the market favours sellers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 56 days to sell and close at 99.6% of asking price. The median sale price is up 2.9% year over year.
What kinds of property are for sale in Rancho Santa Margarita?▼
Current inventory in Rancho Santa Margarita, in California's Orange County, breaks down as 92 residential. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Rancho Santa Margarita?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across Orange County — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

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