Moreno Valley Is the Cleanest Seller's Market in the Region Right Now

If you want to see what a seller’s market looks like without any asterisks, look at Moreno Valley. Months of supply at 2.6. Prices up 2.7%. Homes closing at a full 100.0% of both last list and original asking price. One of the most affordable markets in the Inland Empire, and firmly in sellers’ favor.

Prices rising, evenly

The median rose 2.7% to $565,000 and the average rose 2.8% to $575,658, the two moving up in near-lockstep, which signals a broad, healthy gain rather than a mix distortion. Price per square foot was $307 (down 2.8%). The standout is the pricing discipline in the market: 100.0% of last list and 100.0% of original means sellers, on average, got exactly their first asking price with no reductions along the way. That’s rare.

Supply is genuinely tight

New listings held nearly steady at 124 (down 1.6%), but active listings fell 22.2% to 260 and months of supply dropped 21.2% to 2.6, under the three-month line that defines a seller’s market. Homes are being absorbed faster than they’re being added, and that’s the engine keeping sellers in control.

Demand cooled, but held up better than most

Pending sales fell 30.6% to 75: a real pullback, but one of the milder ones on this list. Closed sales were 99 (down 7.5%), total closed sides 198.0, and closed volume $113,980,278 (down 4.9%). Compared with the 40 to 60% pending drops elsewhere, Moreno Valley’s demand proved relatively resilient, which is part of why it holds its seller’s-market footing so cleanly.

Pace and showings

The median home went under contract in 22 days, 21.4% faster than a year ago. Showings per listing were strong at 6.0 (up 22.4%, the healthiest foot-traffic figure on this list), while showings to contract were 5.0. Buyers are showing up in volume for Moreno Valley’s price points.

The full August scorecard

On the supply side, Moreno Valley brought 124 (down 1.6%) new listings, held 260 (down 22.2%) active listings, and carried 2.6 (down 21.2%) months of supply.

On demand, pending sales came in at 75 (down 30.6%), closed sales at 99 (down 7.5%), total closed sides at 198.0 (down 7.5%), and total closed dollar volume at $113,980,278 (down 4.9%).

On price, the median came in at $565,000 (up 2.7%), the average at $575,658 (up 2.8%), and price per square foot at $307 (down 2.8%). Homes closed at 100.0% (flat) of last list price and 100.0% (flat) of original list price.

On timing and activity, the median home was 22 (down 21.4%) days active in the MLS, with 5.0 (down 44.4%) showings to contract and 6.0 (up 22.4%) showings per listing.

If you’re selling

This is as clean a green light as the region offers this month. Full-ask closings on both last and original price, 2.6 months of supply, prices up, and strong buyer traffic. Price it to the comps and you can reasonably expect your asking price and a roughly three-week sale. The only discipline needed is the usual one: 100.0% of list is what a correctly priced home earns, not a reward for reaching.

If you’re buying

Affordability is the draw ($565,000 median, $307 a foot), but you’ll have limited leverage. Tight 2.6-month supply and full-price closings mean you should expect to pay list and move within about 22 days on the right home. The relatively resilient demand here (pendings down only 30.6%, and 6.0 showings per listing) tells you that you’ll have company, so come pre-approved and decisive.

The bottom line

Moreno Valley is the month’s textbook seller’s market (2.6 months of supply, prices up 2.7% to $565,000, and full 100.0%-of-list closings with no reductions) while staying one of the most affordable markets around. Demand cooled but held up better than most. Sellers are in command; buyers need to be ready and realistic. Even in a clean market, your specific price range is the real read, and that’s worth a conversation before you list or offer.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Moreno Valley?

The median sale price for August 2026 closings was $565,000, up 2.7% year over year.

How long are homes taking to sell in Moreno Valley?

The median home spent 22 days active in the MLS before going under contract, down 21.4% from a year ago.

Are homes in Moreno Valley selling for asking price?

On average, closed homes sold at 100.0% of last list price and 100.0% of original list price. The closer that number is to 100%, the less room there was to negotiate below asking.

The Verdict: Moreno Valley Is a Seller’s Market

Moreno Valley is a seller’s market. At 2.6 months of supply (under the three-month line that divides the two), sellers hold the edge, and homes are closing at 100.0% of last list price to prove it. The one check on that power is demand: pending sales came in at 75 (down 30.6%), so a thin buyer pool means the price still has to be right. But the leverage this month sits with sellers.

Data source: RECore MLS / InfoSparks. All figures reflect closed residential transactions for August 2026; percentages are year-over-year changes versus August 2025.