A reasonable offer starts with similar completed sales and your budget, not a standard discount from the asking price. I'll help you weigh those considerations without letting a townwide figure decide your purchase.
For Irvine single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments, the September 2026 report records a median sold price of $1,447,500. The reported sold-to-list-price percentage was 97.5%. Reported months of inventory stood at 4.29. These townwide figures provide context but do not establish the appropriate offer for an individual home.
The reported sold-to-list-price percentage is not a recommended discount for your offer or a promise that a seller will accept less than the asking price. I would give greater weight to recent sales of similar homes, reviewing differences in size, condition and features together rather than assuming every listing warrants the same negotiating approach. Your financial comfort should remain a separate boundary, even when a property's asking price appears reasonable.
Set the maximum price you are comfortable offering after reviewing monthly expenses and money needed at closing with your lender. Compare the home with similar completed sales before deciding whether its asking price supports your proposed offer. Review which financing and inspection protections you need before changing the offer conditions, and discuss how each choice affects your ability to evaluate the purchase.
