Median
What is the median home price in Rancho Cucamonga?
$780,000
MLS data show a median sale price of $780,000 for residential homes in Rancho Cucamonga for 2026 year to date (January–September 2026). This is a citywide figure, not an appraisal or the value of a particular home.
- MLS data show a median sale price of $787,500 for September 2026.
- Median days on market (cumulative)
- 27 · Sep 2026
- 2026 YTD: 25
- Sale-to-list price ratio
- 99.3% · Sep 2026
- Sale-to-original-list: 97.6% · Sep 2026
- Active listings
- 305 · Sep 2026
| Month | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| Oct ’25 | $770,000 |
| Nov ’25 | $770,000 |
| Dec ’25 | $750,000 |
| Jan ’26 | $790,000 |
| Feb ’26 | $765,500 |
| Mar ’26 | $750,000 |
| Apr ’26 | $771,388 |
| May ’26 | $765,000 |
| Jun ’26 | $795,000 |
| Jul ’26 | $815,000 |
| Aug ’26 | $798,500 |
| Sep ’26 | $787,500 |
Steps
What are the steps to sell a house in Rancho Cucamonga?
1. Pricing
Compare your house with recent nearby sales of similar size and age to find a realistic list figure.
2. Records
Locate permit history and prior inspections, and gather your Mello-Roos notices and fire-zone status.
3. Representation
Using an agent is optional; representation begins only with a signed written listing agreement.
4. Publish
Put the listing live with images and details buyers need to book a visit.
5. Terms
Read deposits, contingency removals and closing dates closely when bids arrive.
6. Transfer
Contingency removals, loan funding and deed recording complete the process.
Fees
What does listing service cost in Rancho Cucamonga?
- 2.5%Essential
- 3%Full Service
- 3.5%Signature
Listing-side compensation only. The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law. They are set by each broker individually and may be negotiable between the seller and broker. The signed listing agreement controls. Signature does not promise a higher price.
Local rules
Which Rancho Cucamonga rules can affect a sale?
Transfer tax
San Bernardino County documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000 ($.55 per $500). Source
Vacant homes in foreclosure
Rancho Cucamonga requires lenders to inspect before a notice of default and to register vacant homes with the building official within 30 days (Municipal Code ch. 8.42). Source
Heritage trees
The City of Rancho Cucamonga says owners who want to remove heritage trees, such as the Eucalyptus windrows, must first get a Tree Removal Permit from the Planning Department. Source
Market
What is selling in Rancho Cucamonga like?
Rancho Cucamonga is a large city in San Bernardino County. The Census Bureau counted 174,453 residents in 2020 on 40.11 square miles, in about 58,835 households, and about 62.3% of homes are owner-occupied. The deed records in San Bernardino County. San Bernardino County documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000 ($.55 per $500). The City also keeps an equestrian trail system that owners along it must maintain. Buyers compare age, size, lot, community fees and condition, and homes are usually measured against recent sales in the same planned area. Residents may hold a yard sale once every six months for up to two consecutive days without a permit, which helps when clearing out before photos.
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Rancho Cucamonga city (2020 population, land area, households, owner-occupied rate)
- Source: San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk: Documentary Transfer Tax statement FAQ
- Source: City of Rancho Cucamonga: Community Improvement (front-yard landscape standard, yard sales, equestrian trails)
Mello-Roos
How does Mello-Roos show up on a Rancho Cucamonga tax bill?
Many Rancho Cucamonga homes, especially in Etiwanda and newer tracts, pay a Mello-Roos special tax through a Community Facilities District. The city says these taxes are billed through San Bernardino County as separate line items on your property tax bill. Rates follow each district's formula, often by home size, not by value. Some districts are run by the city or fire district, and others by the Etiwanda School District. The city's Special Districts page has an address search, and your current tax bill lists every charge. Knowing the numbers before you list helps buyers price your home with confidence.
Disclosure
What Mello-Roos notice do I give the buyer?
California Civil Code 1102.6b asks sellers of one-to-four unit homes in a Mello-Roos district to make a good-faith effort to get the special tax notice from each agency that levies it, and give it to the buyer. The notice shows the district, this year's tax, the maximum tax, how much it can rise each year, and when it ends. Gathering these early avoids surprises in escrow. A Rancho Cucamonga home in CFD 2004-01 (Rancho Etiwanda Estates), for example, paid $3,398 to $4,280 in FY 2025/26, depending on size.
Fire zones
Is north Rancho Cucamonga in a fire hazard zone?
Parts of north Rancho Cucamonga, along the foothills above Alta Loma and Etiwanda, are mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by the State Fire Marshal. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District adopted these zones in 2025, and its updated wildland-urban interface map took effect January 1, 2026. Zones follow the state map, not neighborhood names. If your home is in a zone, the Natural Hazard Disclosure must say so. Each parcel is checked by address, so look yours up on CAL FIRE's viewer or ask the Fire District at (909) 477-2770.
Defensible space
What does defensible space mean for a sale?
Selling a home in a High or Very High fire zone adds a step. Under Civil Code 1102.19, the seller gives the buyer documentation that the property meets defensible space rules. If that isn't ready by closing, the buyer agrees in writing to get it within a year. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District's wildland-urban interface standard is the basis for these sale inspections. Clearing dry brush and keeping the first 5 to 30 feet around the house lean and green helps the home pass the inspection. Ask the Fire District how to schedule one.
Schools
How is school assignment set for Rancho Cucamonga homes?
School assignment in Rancho Cucamonga is set by street address, not by neighborhood name. For a specific address, use the school district's own boundary lookup.
Water
Who provides water in Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga's water provider is the Cucamonga Valley Water District, a special district formed in 1955 that also provides wastewater service and serves parts of Fontana, Ontario and Upland. It covers about 47 square miles and more than 200,000 customers, drawing on imported water, groundwater and local canyon and tunnel water. Buyers often ask who the water provider is and what a typical bill looks like. Keeping a recent CVWD statement on hand when you list gives them a quick, clear answer.
Commute
How do buyers get around from Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga sits between three freeways. The 210 runs through the north side, with exits at Carnelian, Archibald, Haven, Milliken and Day Creek. The I-15 runs along the east side, and the I-10 lies just south of the city. The Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station on Azusa Court is on the San Bernardino Line, which connects to Los Angeles County, with about 960 parking spaces and Omnitrans connections, including service to Ontario International Airport. For many buyers, a home's distance to the 210 or the train is a common question, so it belongs in your listing.
Local prep
How does Sidney work Rancho Cucamonga from Pasadena?
Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, is based in Pasadena, about 33 miles west of Rancho Cucamonga along the 210. The foothill cities from Pasadena to Rancho share one freeway corridor. A Rancho Cucamonga sale goes more smoothly when the local pieces are ready before the home is listed: Mello-Roos notices from each district, the fire zone and defensible space status for the address, and the water and commute details for the address. Start with a home value review for your Rancho Cucamonga address.
Preparation
How should I prepare a Rancho Cucamonga home for sale?
Review the front yard against the City's standard of no more than 50% cement, driveway included, and at least 25% plants, and replace dead plants or bare dirt. If your lot borders an equestrian trail, make sure it is safe and passable. Request HOA documents early, gather permits, order inspections and then plan photos. Keep receipts for recent work, such as a roof, HVAC or solar, together for buyers to review during escrow.
Timing
How long does a Rancho Cucamonga sale take?
After an offer is accepted, escrow length is set by the contract's loan, appraisal and contingency periods. HOA document delivery can affect timing in planned communities. Allow a few weeks for prep before listing. Market time varies, and no one can promise when a home will sell.
Situations
What if my Rancho Cucamonga sale involves a special situation?
- Selling a Rancho Cucamonga house you inheritedSelling a Rancho Cucamonga home you inherited, once it is clear who may convey title.
- Selling a Rancho Cucamonga house through probateListing a Rancho Cucamonga home that is part of a probate estate.
- Selling a Rancho Cucamonga house as-is, without major repairsSelling a Rancho Cucamonga home without making repairs, with disclosures still provided when the law requires them.
- Selling a Rancho Cucamonga house while facing foreclosureListing a Rancho Cucamonga home while a foreclosure is pending; a listing does not stop or postpone it.
- Selling a Rancho Cucamonga house as a short sale, with lender approvalListing a Rancho Cucamonga home for less than the loan balance, subject to lender approval, which is required and not assured.
Areas
Areas of Rancho Cucamonga Sidney works in
- Alta Lomaa historic community named in the PlanRC General PlanSource: Alta Loma
- Etiwandaa historic community named in the PlanRC General PlanSource: Etiwanda
- Cucamongaa historic community named in the PlanRC General PlanSource: Cucamonga
- Etiwanda Heightsa planned neighborhood and town center in PlanRCSource: Etiwanda Heights
- Victoria Gardensa town center district named in PlanRCSource: Victoria Gardens
- Red Hillan area named in PlanRCSource: Red Hill
- Terra Vistaa planned community named in PlanRCSource: Terra Vista
Your agent
Who reviews Rancho Cucamonga homes here?
- Since 1990In real estate
- 155+Closed sales
- English & SpanishFluent
Sidney Manzo, Agent, CA DRE #01108914.
- In real estate since 1990
- 155+ closed sales
- RE/MAX Hall of Fame
- Member, Pasadena Association of REALTORS® and C.A.R.
RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193
Questions
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What do Rancho Cucamonga buyers look for?
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Is my Rancho Cucamonga home in a fire hazard zone?
How is school assignment set for Rancho Cucamonga homes?
Do I need a real estate agent to sell my home in Rancho Cucamonga?
Sources
Where can I read more about selling in Rancho Cucamonga?
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