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Should You Sell Now in Irvine, CA May 2026?

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If you are trying to decide whether this is the right time to act in Irvine, CA, I would start with price, pace, and leverage. Last month, the typical sale took 16 days, which tells me buyers and sellers both need to be ready before they...
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If you are trying to decide whether this is the right time to act in Irvine, CA, I would start with price, pace, and leverage. Last month, the typical sale took 16 days, which tells me buyers and sellers both need to be ready before they step in.
Last month in Irvine, CA, the typical sale took 16 days and the median sold price was $1,510,000. I treat that as a quick reminder that serious listings still move, but pricing has to be sharp from the start. For a seller, that pace means I would not assume every home gets a long runway. I would pay attention to where recent sales landed relative to asking and make sure the first impression is strong. My first step is simple. I would review recent sold prices, compare them with current asking levels, and tighten the plan before I commit to a number.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

State of the Great Park

From 4 to 7 p.m. at Great Park Live, the City of Irvine is inviting the community to an interactive State of the Great Park program. Residents can hear updates from city leaders, explore exhibits on park milestones and future development, and enjoy music, dance, and hands-on activities. It is a timely chance to learn where one of Irvine's biggest civic projects stands and what may be coming next.

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Splash into Safety Night

Families can head to William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center at 5:30 p.m. for Splash into Safety, a water safety themed movie night with swimming, inflatable obstacle courses, diving board fun, and a big-screen showing of The Parent Trap. The event also includes a water safety booth and a life jacket exchange for non-approved flotation devices. Admission is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Campus Drive Safety Workshop

The City of Irvine will host a public kickoff workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at University Community Park for the Campus Drive Complete Streets and Safety Study. The study focuses on the stretch between University Drive and Turtle Rock Drive, an area the city says has one of Irvine's highest crash rates and heavy pedestrian and micromobility activity. This meeting gives residents an early opportunity to learn about the project and help shape possible safety and mobility improvements.

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Free Grocery Food Box

Eligible Irvine residents can pick up a free grocery food box from 9 a.m. to noon at Great Park Parking Lot 2. The city, working with Community Action Partnership of Orange County, says each box weighs about 30 pounds and may include produce, canned and frozen vegetables, juice, dairy, meat, rice, cereal, pasta, and other staples. Distribution is first come, first served, while supplies last.

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