What is the median home price in Orinda right now?
As of Q1 2026, Orinda median home price is $2,050,000, at $820/sqft.
Orinda · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Orinda real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Orinda regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Orinda Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$2,050,000
$/sqft
$820
Days on market
13
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Orinda
The market right now.
Closest of the three to Oakland/Berkeley via Caldecott Tunnel. BART, mature trees, hillside homes with Bay views, walkable Theatre District.
Insider note: Glorietta and Country Club area trade fastest. Orinda Downs is the quietest pocket. Sleepy Hollow Elementary catchment is the most desired.
Who's buying here right now: SF commuters wanting Lamorinda schools, Move-up from Berkeley/Oakland, Long-term family hold.
What this market is NOT: Flat. Orinda is a hill-town — most homes have stairs, driveways, and views to match.
Orinda Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Orinda?
13 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Orinda appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in Orinda?
Orinda median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 13, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in Orinda?
13 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Orinda price-per-sqft trend?
Orinda is currently at $820/sqft. Glorietta and Country Club area trade fastest. Orinda Downs is the quietest pocket. Sleepy Hollow Elementary catchment is the most desired.
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