Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0368 homes sold in Aliso Viejo in the last year, at a typical $894K
Most homes sold are condos. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Aliso Viejo homes are listed.
Every place Aliso Viejo homes are listed, in one stop
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60% of Aliso Viejo’s sales are condos, at $594K less than a house
113 houses and 216 condos sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 113 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $708CA $494
- Days to sell
- 45
- Sold over asking
- 31%
- Listings with a price cut
- 29%
typical sale · 216 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $669CA $561
- Days to sell
- 47
- Sold over asking
- 29%
- Listings with a price cut
- 27%
Townhouses: 33 sold, typical $873K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
368 sales in the last year, against 950 in 2013 and a low of 356 in 2023. The typical sale went from $537K in 2016 to $894K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $900K buys in Aliso Viejo
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Bidding wars in Aliso Viejo are back to pre-pandemic levels, but half fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Aliso Viejo’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 368 sales.
If you’re buying in Aliso Viejo
- Shop in August. It brings about 64 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (35% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.5% of the list price on average; 30% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 38% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 41 days.
Spring brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 78 a month), but April is the most competitive: 46% of April sales close over asking. August offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (35%). September has the least competition (31%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like California as a whole
| Aliso Viejo now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | CA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 30% | 28% | 77% | 35% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 38% | 42% | 75% | 33% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.5% | 99.3% | 104% | 99.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 41 | 48 | 29 | 43 |
72 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.7 times the 2023 low (44), 47% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 168.
Since 2019, houses are up 67%, condos 57%
A house typically sold for $1.4M in the year to May 2026 (113 sales), a condo for $821K (216).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Aliso Viejo ranks 357th of 560 busy California markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Aliso Viejo is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Aliso Viejo home costs about $5,154 a month
Price: Aliso Viejo’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Aliso Viejo’s 0.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Aliso Viejo is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 25.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $894K home, about $5,880 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Aliso Viejo, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Aliso ViejoTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Aliso Viejo.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch sell for less a square foot; Laguna Beach for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Aliso Viejo, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo | 977 | $1.2M | $649 | 32% | 42 |
| Laguna Niguel | 701 | $1.4M | $735 | 25% | 45 |
| Laguna Woods | 598 | $441K | $414 | 19% | 68 |
| Aliso Viejo | 368 | $894K | $678 | 30% | 41 |
| Laguna Beach | 324 | $3M | $1,521 | 14% | 79 |
| Ladera Ranch | 255 | $1.4M | $633 | 29% | 46 |
| Laguna Hills | 252 | $1.3M | $662 | 33% | 41 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Aliso Viejo
What do homes sell for in Aliso Viejo, CA?
368 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $894K, $678 a square foot. Houses sold for about $1.4M, condos for about $821K in the year to May 2026.
Is Aliso Viejo a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 90 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 33 sold, about 2.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Aliso Viejo?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Aliso Viejo?
About 0.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $894K home that’s near $5,880.
Where can I see homes for sale in Aliso Viejo?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Aliso Viejo’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Aliso Viejo.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).