Investors hold 16% of Orange County's single-family houses, owning 87,928 homes out of 566,948 total. In California, investors own 19% of homes and 20% nationally. BatchData's study, not including condos or multi-unit properties, revealed investors bought 1,246 houses but sold 627 in the first quarter of 2025, netting an increase of 619 houses. This was a slight decrease in net additions compared to the previous year. Overall, investor stakes in Orange County rose by 3.5% over 15 months, reflecting broader trends in home sales and ownership.
Investors now own 87,928 of Orange County's single-family houses, accounting for 16% of the market, according to recent data. Statewide, investors own 19%.
In the first quarter of 2025, investors bought 1,246 houses while selling 627, increasing their stake by 619 houses, though this is a 2% decline from net additions in 2024.
The investor stake in Orange County houses increased by 3.5% over 15 months, while sales of all single-family homes decreased by 24% during the same period.
91% of California investors are 'mom and pop' types, owning five or fewer investment properties, indicating a trend towards smaller-scale investors in the market.
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