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Lucerne Valley market report · September 2026

Lucerne Valley, CA Housing Market: Home Values, Prices & Trends

The typical Lucerne Valley home is worth about $255,988, up 1.8% from a year ago (Zillow, September 2026). 40 homes were for sale in September 2026, 37% fewer than last year (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • The typical home value in Lucerne Valley is about $255,988 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 1.8% from a year earlier.
  • 40 active listings across 1 ZIP code in September 2026, -37.0% vs. a year earlier, with 8 new listings and 10 pending (Realtor.com).
  • At the typical value of $255,988 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $1,396 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.
Typical home value$255,988+1.8% vs. last year · Zillow, September 2026
5-year change+5.5%Zillow Home Value Index
Homes for sale40-37.0% vs. last year · Realtor.com, September 2026
New listings810 pending · September 2026
Listings with a price cut10%4 of 40 · September 2026
Sep 2024: $258,797 Sep 2026: $255,988
Lucerne Valley typical home value, last 25 months (Zillow Home Value Index)

San Bernardino County home sales (C.A.R.)

County-wide figures for existing single-family homes from the California Association of REALTORS® monthly report, September 2026.

San Bernardino County median sold price$531,090+6.2% vs. last year · C.A.R., September 2026
San Bernardino County home sales-6.0%closed sales vs. last year · C.A.R., September 2026
San Bernardino County days on market39median · 43 a year ago · C.A.R.
San Bernardino County months of supply5.3Unsold Inventory Index · C.A.R.

Lucerne Valley housing facts (U.S. Census Bureau)

From the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Lucerne Valley CDP. These are survey averages, slower-moving than the market data above.

Median home value (Census)$269,100±$74,475 · owner estimates · ACS 2020–2024
Median gross rent (Census)$1,181/mo±$134 · rent + utilities · ACS 2020–2024
Owner-occupied homes76%1,552 of 2,055 occupied homes · ACS
Median year built1973ACS 2020–2024
Housing units2,542ACS 2020–2024

What it means for you

If you're buying

There are fewer homes for sale than a year ago (-37.0%). Good homes may draw more interest, so have your pre-approval and your must-haves ready before you tour.

Only about 10% of listings had a price cut this month, which suggests many sellers are getting close to their asking price.

At the typical value of $255,988 with 20% down and a 7.24% 30-year rate, principal and interest come to about $1,396 a month before taxes, insurance and any HOA.

If you're selling

Typical home values are up 1.8% from a year ago.

With fewer homes to choose from, a well-prepared, well-priced home stands out quickly.

A value based on recent sales near you, not an online estimate, is the best place to start.

Lucerne Valley by ZIP code

Homes listed for sale in September 2026, by ZIP code, largest first.

ZIPMedian list pricevs. last yearFor saleMedian days on marketList $/sq ft
92356$316,000-2.8%4082$215

Source: Realtor.com Residential Data, September 2026. ZIP codes are grouped by their postal city name, so a few may reach past city limits.

How Lucerne Valley compares in San Bernardino County

Lucerne Valley has the #42 highest typical home value of the 52 San Bernardino County places on this site. The middle typical value across them is $423,575. Places with similar values:

PlaceTypical value1-year change
Sugarloaf$289,846-7.5%
Angelus Oaks$280,822-0.7%
Barstow$264,787-0.9%
Twentynine Palms$245,396-1.1%
Newberry Springs$236,659+0.5%
Landers$199,609-8.0%

Where each number comes from

FigureValueSourcePeriod
Typical home value$255,988Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI)September 2026
5-year change in typical value+5.5%Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI)September 2026
Homes for sale40Realtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
New and pending listings8 new, 10 pendingRealtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
Listings with a price cut10%Realtor.com Residential Data, by ZIP codeSeptember 2026
San Bernardino County median sold price, existing single-family homes$531,090C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
San Bernardino County closed sales vs. a year earlier-6.0%C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
San Bernardino County median days on market39 daysC.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
San Bernardino County months of supply (Unsold Inventory Index)5.3C.A.R. September 2026 Home Sales and Price ReportSeptember 2026
Median value of owner-occupied homes$269,100 (±$74,475)U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25077 (Median Value)2020–2024
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities)$1,181/mo (±$134)U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent)2020–2024
Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied75.5%U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25003 (Tenure)2020–2024
Median year homes were built1973U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25035 (Median Year Structure Built)2020–2024
Total housing units2,542U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, table B25001 (Housing Units)2020–2024
30-year mortgage rate used in payment examples7.24%Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Surveyweek of October 29, 2026

Quick answers

How much is a typical home in Lucerne Valley, CA?

The typical home value in Lucerne Valley is about $255,988 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), up 1.8% from a year earlier.

How much have home values in Lucerne Valley changed over five years?

About +5.5% over the past five years, based on the Zillow Home Value Index through September 2026.

How many homes are for sale in Lucerne Valley?

40 active listings across 1 ZIP code in September 2026, -37.0% vs. a year earlier, with 8 new listings and 10 pending (Realtor.com).

What is the mortgage payment on a typical Lucerne Valley home?

About $1,396 a month in principal and interest on a $255,988 home with 20% down at 7.24% (Freddie Mac 30-year average). Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra, and your rate will differ.

What is the median home price in San Bernardino County?

$531,090 for existing single-family homes sold in September 2026, up 6.2% from a year earlier, according to the California Association of REALTORS®. Homes took a median 39 days to sell, with 5.3 months of supply.

What do Census figures show for housing in Lucerne Valley?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Lucerne Valley at $269,100 and median gross rent at $1,181 a month. About 76% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1973. Census values are owners' own estimates averaged over five years, so they run behind current market prices.

Thinking about buying or selling in Lucerne Valley?

Get a home value based on recent sales near you, or book 15 minutes to talk through your plan.

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Sources

  • Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), city level, through September 2026: zillow.com/research/data
  • Realtor.com Residential Data, inventory by ZIP code, September 2026: realtor.com/research/data
  • California Association of REALTORS®, September 2026 Home Sales and Price Report, county table (existing single-family homes): car.org
  • U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Lucerne Valley CDP: data.census.gov
  • Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed, week of October 29, 2026

Each figure on this page is shown with its source and period; sources differ in method and timing, so their numbers won't match exactly. ZHVI is Zillow's estimate of a typical home value (middle third of homes), not an appraisal or a sale price. Listing figures describe homes for sale, not closed sales. Payment examples are principal and interest only and are not a loan offer. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Not legal, tax or financial advice.

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