Placentia, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$899,900
Updated August 2026
Today, Placentia has 70 homes for sale at a median list price of $899,900, typically selling in about 39 days.
Placentia Market Analysis
The median list price in Placentia, CA is $899,900. Current inventory stands at 70 active listings. 29 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $545,990 for one bedroom homes and $1.5M at the five bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 62.9%, with condos accounting for another 21.4%. February to July saw the median price go from $1.1M to $1.2M, up about 5.4%. Per square foot, the median stands at $606.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 10 days. That is a quick turnaround, so buyers who wait on a well priced home often miss it. Placentia, CA sits within the 92870 ZIP code.
Placentia Rental Market
The median asking rent in Placentia, CA is $4,800. Current inventory stands at 21 active rental listings. February to July saw the median rent go from $2,895 to $4,295, up about 48.4%.
Placentia Market Pulse
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The picture is mixed here. Supply sits at 3.2 months, roughly in step with demand, yet 41% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$900K
↑ 9% 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
3.2 months of supply
Balanced Supply70 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~39 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 32% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 50% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Placentia
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
63%
Homeowners
37%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
16,979 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $264K in value on average.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$336K)
Price Reductions
29 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 3.8% (~$34K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Placentia, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Placentia, CA?
The median list price in Placentia is $899,900 as of August 2026, based on 70 active listings.
Is Placentia a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Placentia currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 3.2 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Placentia?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 10 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 39 days.
Are home prices in Placentia going up or down?
The median sale price in Placentia is up about 9.3% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Placentia, CA?
There are 70 homes for sale in Placentia right now, including 6 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Placentia?
The median asking rent in Placentia is $4,800 per month, across 21 active rental listings.