Price Per Square Foot
Price Per Square Foot in Irvine, CA (2026)
Updated November 11, 2026
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Irvine homes closed at a median $791 per square foot over the last 12 months, and the middle half of sales landed between $698 and $897/sq ft. Single-family homes went for a median $872/sq ft and condos $743/sq ft. That is down 4.4% from $827/sq ft a year earlier. Of the 24 neighborhoods we list, Turtle Ridge is the most expensive at $1,195/sq ft and Great Park Neighborhoods the least at $665/sq ft.
TurboHome Market Analysis · 1,992 closings · Nov 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026 · Last updated November 11, 2026
This guide breaks that number down by neighborhood, price range, home size and month, from 1,992 single-family, condo and townhouse closings in our MLS feed from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. Every figure is a median.
What a home costs per square foot in Irvine right now
Across all 1,992 closings, the median Irvine home sold for $1,502,500 at a median 1,999 sq ft of living area. The middle half of sales, from the 25th to the 75th percentile, closed between $698 and $897 per square foot.
| Home type | Closings | Median $/sq ft | Middle half ($/sq ft) | Median price | Median size (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 844 | $872 | $777 to $977 | $2,100,000 | 2,522 |
| Condo | 999 | $743 | $667 to $824 | $1,250,000 | 1,719 |
| Townhouse | 149 | $727 | $652 to $809 | $1,170,000 | 1,604 |
| All types | 1,992 | $791 | $698 to $897 | $1,502,500 | 1,999 |
Price per square foot by neighborhood in Irvine
| Neighborhood | Closings | Median $/sq ft | Single-family $/sq ft | Condo $/sq ft | Median price | Median sq ft | Change vs a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Ridge | 40 | $1,195 | $1,380 | $1,159 | $2,149,235 | 1,713 | +2.6% (from $1,165) |
| Turtle Rock | 94 | $1,025 | $1,190 | $804 | $2,300,000 | 2,288 | +2.4% (from $1,001) |
| Orchard Hills | 119 | $990 | $1,038 | $930 | $3,060,000 | 2,968 | +0.3% (from $987) |
| Altair Irvine | 25 | $910 | $910 | n/a | $4,050,000 | 4,413 | -3.2% (from $940) |
| Eastwood Village | 51 | $896 | $906 | $866 | $1,930,000 | 2,246 | -4.1% (from $934) |
| Stonegate | 37 | $882 | $892 | $861 | $2,280,000 | 2,417 | -5.6% (from $934) |
| University Park | 58 | $865 | $869 | n/a | $1,405,000 | 1,749 | -1.3% (from $876) |
| Quail Hill | 34 | $863 | $1,041 | $783 | $1,568,600 | 1,982 | -3.4% (from $893) |
| Northwood Point | 27 | $840 | $846 | n/a | $1,970,000 | 2,402 | +0.4% (from $837) |
| Cypress Village | 57 | $830 | $829 | $830 | $1,470,000 | 1,800 | -4.9% (from $873) |
| Northpark | 35 | $826 | $849 | n/a | $1,988,876 | 2,279 | -1.4% (from $838) |
| Walnut | 41 | $817 | $796 | n/a | $1,430,000 | 1,897 | -7.4% (from $882) |
| Woodbridge | 161 | $804 | $899 | $777 | $1,169,000 | 1,373 | -1.6% (from $817) |
| Westpark | 83 | $796 | $886 | $768 | $1,125,000 | 1,389 | -6.8% (from $854) |
| University Town Center | 23 | $785 | n/a | $779 | $1,060,000 | 1,447 | -11.3% (from $885) |
| Northwood | 141 | $780 | $809 | $742 | $1,468,888 | 1,841 | -1.9% (from $795) |
| Portola Springs | 168 | $779 | $828 | $770 | $1,696,500 | 2,137 | -8.5% (from $851) |
| El Camino Real | 78 | $767 | $831 | $731 | $1,380,000 | 1,710 | -2.4% (from $786) |
| Woodbury | 59 | $767 | $792 | $753 | $1,516,000 | 2,027 | -10.1% (from $853) |
| West Irvine | 26 | $759 | $765 | n/a | $1,675,000 | 2,187 | +1.9% (from $745) |
| Oak Creek | 58 | $754 | $810 | $737 | $965,000 | 1,353 | -2.3% (from $772) |
| Rancho San Joaquin | 22 | $742 | n/a | n/a | $1,089,000 | 1,507 | -8.2% (from $808) |
| Irvine Business Complex | 150 | $709 | n/a | $712 | $948,000 | 1,367 | -4.1% (from $739) |
| Great Park Neighborhoods | 318 | $665 | $758 | $649 | $1,465,000 | 2,311 | -6.2% (from $709) |
From Turtle Ridge at $1,195/sq ft to Great Park Neighborhoods at $665/sq ft, the listed neighborhoods span a ratio of 1.8 to 1, the narrowest spread of the ten cities. 14 of the 24 sit above the citywide median of $791/sq ft. Over the year, Turtle Ridge rose the most (+2.6%, from $1,165 to $1,195/sq ft), and University Town Center fell the most (-11.3%, from $885 to $785/sq ft). 5 of the 24 neighborhoods with a comparison rose.
Turtle Ridge and Turtle Rock ($1,025) are the only listed Irvine neighborhoods above $1,000/sq ft. Great Park Neighborhoods is both the busiest, with 318 closings, and the cheapest per foot, even though its median price of $1,465,000 is close to the citywide median.
Altair Irvine has the highest median price on the list ($4,050,000) and the largest homes (a median 4,413 sq ft), but its $910/sq ft ranks fourth. Several neighborhoods fell sharply over the year, including Portola Springs (-8.5%) and Woodbury (-10.1%).
Price per square foot by price range in Irvine
| Price band | Closings | Median $/sq ft | Median price | Median sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 to $750,000 | 110 | $738 | $643,500 | 895 |
| $750,000 to $1M | 207 | $723 | $878,818 | 1,183 |
| $1M to $1.5M | 659 | $739 | $1,251,000 | 1,694 |
| $1.5M to $2M | 488 | $799 | $1,729,500 | 2,215 |
| $2M to $3M | 338 | $880 | $2,395,000 | 2,702 |
| $3M and up | 177 | $1,046 | $3,900,000 | 3,790 |
In Irvine the per-foot price dips slightly before it climbs: $738 for $500,000 to $750,000, $723 for $750,000 to $1M and $739 for $1M to $1.5M, then up to $1,046 at $3M and up. No band under $500,000 is shown.
Does a smaller home cost more per square foot in Irvine?
| Living area | Closings | Median $/sq ft | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | 123 | $764 | $635,000 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | 377 | $777 | $990,000 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | 496 | $785 | $1,330,000 |
| 2,000 to 2,999 sq ft | 728 | $776 | $1,818,428 |
| 3,000 sq ft and up | 268 | $877 | $3,250,000 |
Homes under 1,000 sq ft closed at a median $764/sq ft, against $776/sq ft for homes of 2,000 to 2,999 sq ft (-2%). Homes of 3,000 sq ft and up closed at $877/sq ft.
Size makes almost no difference per foot in Irvine below 3,000 sq ft: the four bands run from $764 to $785. Homes of 3,000 sq ft and up cost more, at $877.
How Irvine price per square foot changed over the last year
The citywide median was down 4.4%: $791/sq ft on 1,992 closings, against $827/sq ft on 1,972 closings a year earlier. The median sale price went from $1,552,495 to $1,502,500. By home type: single-family down 3.8% ($906 to $872), condo down 4.1% ($775 to $743) and townhouse down 4.5% ($761 to $727).
| Home type | Median $/sq ft now | A year earlier | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All types | $791 | $827 | -4.4% |
| Single-family | $872 | $906 | -3.8% |
| Condo | $743 | $775 | -4.1% |
| Townhouse | $727 | $761 | -4.5% |
| Month | Closings | Median $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 148 | $805 |
| December 2025 | 153 | $779 |
| January 2026 | 122 | $780 |
| February 2026 | 143 | $809 |
| March 2026 | 199 | $813 |
| April 2026 | 175 | $793 |
| May 2026 | 161 | $801 |
| June 2026 | 187 | $793 |
| July 2026 | 192 | $807 |
| August 2026 | 170 | $768 |
| September 2026 | 174 | $751 |
| October 2026 | 168 | $767 |
By closing month, the median ran from a low of $751/sq ft in September 2026 to a high of $813/sq ft in March 2026. The latest month, October 2026, came in at $767/sq ft. All three home types fell by a similar amount, between 3.8% and 4.5%, and the last three months of the window were the three lowest.
How to use price per square foot when you make an offer in Irvine
Price per square foot is a quick way to spot a listing that looks expensive or cheap. Three checks make it useful before you set an offer:
- Compare within the neighborhood and home type. Irvine single-family homes went for $872/sq ft and condos for $743/sq ft, and the listed neighborhoods run from $665 to $1,195/sq ft, so a citywide average can be far off for any one home.
- Adjust for size. Homes under 1,000 sq ft closed at $764/sq ft in Irvine, against $776/sq ft for 2,000 to 2,999 sq ft, so compare a listing only with homes of a similar size.
- Check the sale-to-list ratio. The median Irvine home closed at 98.0% of its list price, so buyers typically closed a little below list, and a listing's per-foot asking price is a ceiling more often than a floor. See how much over asking Irvine buyers pay.
On TurboHome's own California closings from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, buyers paid a median $727/sq ft against a median list price of $720/sq ft (253 closings with a recorded living area; the median difference per home was $0), and 45.2% of 270 closings were below the list price. On the 74 California closings where TurboHome's comparable-based valuation was recorded, buyers paid a median $16/sq ft below that estimate.
Before a TurboHome buyer writes an offer, their agent runs a comparable-based valuation of the home and an AI offer-acceptance prediction, so the offer price rests on recent sales of similar homes rather than a citywide average.
Methodology
Source: TurboHome's MLS closings data (our MLS feed), closings from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, compared with November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025.
Filters: closed price of at least $50,000, living area of at least 200 sq ft, price per square foot between $20 and $5,000, and single-family homes, condos and townhouses only. Price per square foot is the closed price divided by the recorded living area.
Neighborhoods: the 24 highest-volume neighborhoods with at least 20 closings in the window, sorted by median price per square foot. The single-family and condo columns show a value only where that type had 12 or more closings, and the year-over-year change only where the neighborhood had 12 or more closings a year earlier. A home type gets its own row only with 30 or more closings.
Every figure is a median: price per square foot, sale price, living area and sale-to-list ratio. The middle half is the 25th to 75th percentile.
FAQ
What is a good price per square foot in Irvine?
It depends on the neighborhood, home type and size. Citywide, Irvine homes closed at a median $791/sq ft over the last 12 months, and the middle half sold between $698 and $897/sq ft. A good price for a specific home is one in line with recent sales of similar homes nearby: listed neighborhoods ranged from $665/sq ft in Great Park Neighborhoods to $1,195/sq ft in Turtle Ridge.
Which Irvine neighborhood has the highest price per square foot?
Turtle Ridge, at a median $1,195/sq ft on 40 closings, followed by Turtle Rock ($1,025) and Orchard Hills ($990). The least expensive of the 24 listed neighborhoods is Great Park Neighborhoods at $665/sq ft.
Why do smaller homes cost less per square foot in Irvine?
In Irvine they cost about the same per foot. Homes under 1,000 sq ft closed at a median $764/sq ft against $776 for homes of 2,000 to 2,999 sq ft, a 2% gap, and only homes of 3,000 sq ft and up stand out, at $877/sq ft.
Is price per square foot a good way to value a home?
It is a useful first check, not a valuation. The per-foot number moves with neighborhood, home type, size, condition and lot, and in Irvine the listed neighborhoods sit 1.8 to 1 apart, so compare a home only with recent sales of similar homes nearby. TurboHome agents price an offer from a comparable-based valuation instead of a citywide average.
Which companies refund the buyer's agent commission in California?
TurboHome is a flat-fee buyer's brokerage that refunds the rest of the buyer-side commission to the buyer at closing in California, including in Irvine. Our California roundup also covers Homa, beycome, Prevu, Congress Realty and Clever Real Estate; see companies that refund the buyer's agent commission in California for how each one works.
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