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Cypress · Memo Dinh, REALTOR®

Buying or selling in Cypress? Start with the facts.

Cypress sits in northwest Orange County, right on the LA County line. It's mostly single-family neighborhoods with a park close by, and new projects are reshaping the Katella and Lincoln corridors.

The Cypress market

What buying and selling in Cypress really looks like.

Cypress started as a small dairy community, incorporated in 1956 and filled in fast with single-family subdivisions. Most neighborhoods come from that build-out, with townhome and condo communities, apartments and two mobile home parks mixed in.

New housing is coming along the main corridors. Townhome projects are in the city's pipeline on Lincoln Ave and Katella Ave, and Los Alamitos Race Course has applied to build out about 134 acres around the track with up to 1,791 homes and 440,000 square feet of commercial space.

For sellers, that matters. Buyers will compare your resale home with new construction nearby, so clean prep, a sharp price and a clear story about your lot and location carry more weight. For buyers, I check HOA dues and any special taxes before we talk about offers.

Want today's numbers? My market pulse pulls current rates, prices and inventory from official sources.

For the month-by-month numbers, see my Cypress housing market report (Zillow, Realtor.com and C.A.R. data, updated monthly).

How I help in Cypress

One agent, every kind of deal.

Buyers

Pre-approval, a read on HOA dues and any special taxes, and offers built on what Cypress sellers are actually accepting.

Sellers

A price range from recent Cypress sales, prep that pays for itself, and marketing aimed at Orange County and LA County buyers.

New vs. resale

Weighing a new townhome against a resale house? I'll put the real monthly cost, HOA and builder terms side by side.

Neighborhood guide

Cypress, the practical version.

Parks & public places
  • Oak Knoll Park on Graham St: 22 acres with lighted baseball and softball fields, sand volleyball, picnic shelters and a jogging trail.
  • Arnold Cypress Park on Watson St, with lighted courts and ball fields, pickleball and a half-mile walking path.
  • Los Alamitos Race Course and Cypress College are both in the city.
Getting around
  • No freeway runs inside city limits, but the 91, 22, 405 and 605 are each within one to two miles (City of Cypress General Plan).
  • Valley View St and Katella Ave are the main regional arterials.
  • OCTA buses, including Route 42 along Lincoln Ave with a stop at Cypress College.
Housing & prices

Mostly single-family subdivisions built after the city incorporated in 1956, plus townhomes, condos, apartments and two mobile home parks. Newer townhome projects are in the pipeline on Lincoln Ave and Katella Ave.

Median sale price: $989,529 (3 months ending Sept. 2026, Redfin). Prices move monthly; ask me for current comps on your street.

Neighborhoods
  • Lincoln Avenue corridor: Covered by its own city specific plan, with newer townhome projects such as Madera Walk.
  • Katella Ave and the race course: The area around Los Alamitos Race Course, planned as the Cypress Town Center and Commons.
  • Cypress Business Park: The master-planned business park that took off in the 1970s and '80s, home to many of the city's employers.
  • Neighborhood tracts: Single-family streets across the city; the city says nearly every resident is within walking distance of a neighborhood park.

Official sources: City of Cypress · Cypress General Plan · Cypress notable projects · OCTA

Buying or selling in Cypress

Your Cypress realtor, for either side.

Looking for a real estate agent in Cypress? I'm Memo Dinh, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty (CA DRE #02066757), and I help buyers and sellers in Cypress and across Orange County. Call or text 562-253-9034 or book a 15-minute call.

Buying

Homes for sale in Cypress

Houses, condos and townhomes in Cypress as they hit the MLS. Save your Cypress search and get new listings and price drops by email.

First-time home buyer in Cypress?

Start with your real monthly payment, then the loan and any down payment help you qualify for. First-time buyer guide.

Buyer's agent in Cypress

Since August 2024, California buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. I walk you through what it covers and how my pay is set, before you sign.

New construction near Cypress

Builders' sales reps work for the builder. Bring your own agent on the first visit. New construction guide.

Investment and rental property

Rent, cash flow and cap rate on Cypress properties, plus local rent rules. Investor services and the investment calculator.

Selling

What's my Cypress home worth?

A free home value report built from the closest recent sales, not an online estimate. Get your home value, or see the Cypress housing market report.

Sell my house in Cypress

Pricing from recent sales near you, prep that pays off, and marketing to buyers already searching Cypress. How I sell homes.

Sell fast or take a cash offer?

Have a cash offer, or thinking about one? I'll put it next to an on-market estimate so you can see the real difference in your net before you choose.

Cost to sell a house in Cypress

Commission is negotiable. Plan for escrow, title, Orange County's $1.10 per $1,000 documentary transfer tax, plus a city transfer tax where the city charges one, and any repairs or credits. Estimate your net.

Inherited a home or selling a trust?

Probate, trust and estate sales, including out-of-state heirs. Trust and probate sales.

Downsizing or moving away

Line up the sale and your next home so you aren't carrying two. Moving out of California? I'll connect you with a vetted agent there.

Around Cypress

Coming up in Cypress.

Free and local things to do, checked against official city and organizer pages. Add any of them to your calendar in one tap.

Every week
  • Cypress Certified Farmers MarketEvery Saturday, 9 AM–2 PM · Cottonwood Church parking lot, Katella Ave. & Lexington Dr.Details →

More in Cypress: the City of Cypress's official events calendar →

Nearby, a short drive from Cypress

Pumpkins and a wheelbarrow in a pumpkin patch
Sat, Oct 31 · 6-8:30 PM

Halloween Carnivals

Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks

Halloween carnivals at eight City parks, with haunted houses at three of them. Games are free; inflatables at Mayfair cost extra.

Photo: Joanna Huang / Unsplash
Crowd facing a brightly lit outdoor concert stage
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:30–6:30 PM

Open Mic Night at Central Library

Central Library, 500 W. Broadway

Poetry, music, storytelling and comedy, with a featured performer each time. Come to perform or just listen.

Photo: A J. / Unsplash
String lights along a wooden footbridge in a park at dusk
Wed, Nov 11 · 10 AM

Veterans Day Commemoration

Cerritos Civic Center, near the Veterans Memorial, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue

The City's yearly Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on the Civic Center grounds. The public is invited.

Photo: Clint McKoy / Unsplash

Dates and details come from official city and organizer pages and can change, so please confirm before you go. Photos are representative Unsplash images of this type of event, not photos of these events.

Client review
★★★★★“Very courteous, listened to my concerns, very efficient. When I was ready to purchase the property we found on the market, Memo brought results faster than I expected. Every problem that popped up was addressed quickly.”Buyer

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Questions

Straight answers.

How much do homes cost in Cypress?

Redfin put the median sale price at $989,529 for the three months ending September 2026, up 3.6% from a year earlier. Your street and home type matter more than the citywide number, so ask me for real comps.

Are there freeways in Cypress?

Not inside city limits. The city's General Plan puts the 91 to the north, the 22 and 405 to the south and the 605 to the west, each within one to two miles of the city line.

What's planned at Los Alamitos Race Course?

The race course has applied to build out about 134 acres in the Cypress Town Center and Commons Specific Plan area, with up to 1,791 homes and 440,000 square feet of commercial space. The City of Cypress notable-projects page has the latest status.

Is there public transit in Cypress?

OCTA runs the buses. Route 42 runs between Long Beach and Orange along Lincoln Ave, with a stop at Cypress College.

Do you also cover nearby LA County cities?

Yes. Cypress sits right on the county line and I work both sides of it, including Cerritos, Lakewood and Long Beach.

Let's talk

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Tell me what you're trying to do and when. I'll tell you what it takes, what it costs, and the smartest first step. No pressure, no script.

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