Idyllwild, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$499,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Idyllwild has 92 homes for sale at a median list price of $499,000, typically selling in about 72 days.
Idyllwild Market Analysis
Homes in Idyllwild, CA carry a median list price of $499,000. Median pricing works out to $390 per square foot. The median price moved from $440,000 in February to $475,000 in July, an 8.0% increase over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 42 days. Right now 92 homes are on the market in Idyllwild, CA. 13 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Four bedroom homes carry the highest medians at $687,000, with one bedroom homes starting the range at $259,900. Single family homes make up about 96.7% of current inventory. The area falls within the 92549 ZIP code.
Idyllwild Rental Market
Rentals in Idyllwild, CA carry a median asking rent of $3,000. The median rent moved from $2,375 in October 2025 to $1,450 in July 2026, a 38.9% decrease over six months. Right now 4 rentals are on the market in Idyllwild, CA.
Idyllwild Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. 7.7 months of supply is more than current demand absorbs, and the typical home takes about 72 days to sell. At the same time, selling times have improved 25% versus six months ago, and sales volume is up 15% versus six months ago, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers are firmly in control and can negotiate hard, while sellers need sharp pricing to draw attention.
Median Home Price
$499K
↓ 7% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
7.7 months of supply
Ample Supply92 active listings, plenty of options to choose from.
What this means for buyers
There is more inventory than recent sales absorb, so buyers have plenty of options and stronger footing to negotiate price and terms. Listings typically sell in ~72 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 25% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $65K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$213K)
Price Reductions
52 listings have reduced their price
57% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.8% (~$39K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Idyllwild, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Idyllwild, CA?
The median list price in Idyllwild is $499,000 as of August 2026, based on 92 active listings.
Is Idyllwild a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Idyllwild currently reads as a strong buyer's market. Active inventory works out to about 7.7 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Idyllwild?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 42 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 72 days.
Are home prices in Idyllwild going up or down?
The median sale price in Idyllwild is down about 6.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Idyllwild, CA?
There are 92 homes for sale in Idyllwild right now, including 3 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Idyllwild?
The median asking rent in Idyllwild is $3,000 per month, across 4 active rental listings.