Why Travis Ranch Homes Are in Demand in 2025 – Yorba Linda 92887 Seller Guide

📊 Travis Ranch Market Snapshot (Jan–July 2025)

Property type: Detached single-family homes only

Timeframe: January–July 2025 data (verified from CRMLS, Redfin, C.A.R., CoreLogic)

Median Sale Price: ~$1.40M (down 13.8% YoY in June, but still well above pre-pandemic highs)
Average Price/Sq.Ft.: $594 (down ~10.5% YoY)
Median Days on Market (DOM): 34 days (vs. 26 last year) – still a fast-paced market
Total Homes Sold: 17 in June (same as June 2024)
Months of Inventory: ~1.5 months – strong seller’s market
Absorption Rate: 60–70% (majority of homes listed each month are selling)
% Sold Over Asking: ~29% in June 2025
Average Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.7% (was 103.8% last year)

Takeaway: Even with softer year-over-year metrics, Travis Ranch remains a low-inventory, high-demand micro-market in Yorba Linda.

Zoned for Travis Ranch School (K–8) and Placentia-Yorba Linda USD high schools.
Consistently high ratings attract families relocating from Anaheim Hills, Irvine, and even LA County.

Median is below East Lake Village ($1.64M) but above Bryant Ranch ($1.35M).
Appeals to both move-up buyers and those seeking better value than newer master-plans.

Extremely Low Inventory: Only ~1.5 months’ supply; competition is limited.
Strong Buyer Activity: Redfin “Very Competitive” score; hot homes can go pending in 13 days and 3% over asking.
Seasonal Sweet Spot: Pre-holiday buyers are active; fewer listings than spring peak.
High Equity Environment: Prices are still near record highs for the neighborhood.

Pricing Sensitivity: Overpricing can lead to 60+ DOM and selling under list.
Condition Expectations: Buyers pay a premium for turnkey homes; outdated features = lower offers.
Appraisal Gaps: If priced above recent comps, appraisals may not support it.
Inspection Negotiations: Buyers are requesting repairs/credits again; pre-list inspections can help.

🏡 20642 Paseo De La Cumbre
List Price: $1.50M
Sold Price: $1.60M (7% over list)
DOM: 40
Notes: Upgraded single-story; big lot; new HVAC

🏡 20720 Cottonwood Rd
List Price: $1.34M
Sold Price: $1.24M
DOM: 83
Notes: Pool home; overpriced initially; sold after reduction

🏡 5595 Avenida Adobe
List Price: $1.475M
Sold Price: $1.475M
DOM: 42
Notes: Well-priced, move-in ready; sold at asking

Neighborhood	Median Price	DOM	% Over Ask
Travis Ranch	$1.40M	34	29%
East Lake Vill	$1.64M	28	22%
Bryant Ranch	$1.35M	38	38%

Insight: Travis Ranch offers better value than East Lake with similar DOM and buyer competition.

Prices: Expected to rise 3–5% countywide (C.A.R. forecast).
Interest Rates: Projected to decline to low 6% or high 5% by year-end; could boost buyer demand.
Inventory: Remains below historic norms; likely to keep sellers in control.