Market Trends
By Natalie Boyle, REALTOR®, Founder of Verso Homes (DRE #01329012)
For Homes Between $1M–$3M | Presented by Verso Homes
The summer 2025 real estate market in South Orange County is seeing a meaningful shift: while prices remain strong, more inventory and longer time on market are giving buyers room to breathe—and sellers a need to be more strategic.
At Verso Homes, we’ve analyzed the latest data across Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Newport Beach, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, and San Clemente—so you can make the smartest move possible this season.
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$1.45M
Median Home Price
|
+75%
Inventory YoY
|
21 days
Avg Days on Market
|
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*All stats are based on South OC MLS data from Q2 2025.
City | Median Price | YoY Change |
---|---|---|
Laguna Beach | $2.93M | +0.9% |
Newport Beach | $3.60M | +7.8% |
Dana Point | $1.71M | +6.8% |
San Clemente | $1.70M | +3.1% |
Laguna Niguel | $1.37M | +11.1% |
Mission Viejo | $1.14M | +6.9% |
Aliso Viejo | $930K | +6.1% |
Inventory is up significantly, and buyers have more to choose from. Median time on market has risen from 18 to 21 days across Orange County. See Rocket Homes Q2 2025
Data source: South OC MLS via California Association of Realtors
Disclaimer: Statistics reflect median single-family home sales priced $1M–$3M in South OC. For informational purposes only.
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