Are Riverside homes between $750,000 and $950,000 selling below asking?
More than half did. In September 2026, 19 of 36 Riverside homes originally listed at $750,000–$950,000 (52.8%) sold below final asking, versus 40.8% citywide.
Citywide, Riverside is a selective market. Some homes draw competing buyers, others negotiate.
But the market isn't the same at every price point. To see where the negotiating is happening, I separated out the Riverside homes that originally listed between $750,000 and $950,000. There were 36 closed sales in that group in September.
The market changes in this range. Here's what the numbers show, and here's what that means for you.
More Than Half Sold Below Asking
Of the 36 Riverside homes that originally listed between $750,000 and $950,000 and closed in September 2026:
- 19 sold below their final asking price. That's about 52.8%, more than half.
- 15 had reduced their price from the original asking price before selling. That's about 41.7%.
- Average days on market was a little over 43 days. The median was about 35 days.
Here's how that compares with the full September sample of 169 Riverside sales:
September 2026 | $750K–$950K (36 sales) | All Riverside (169 sales) |
|---|---|---|
Sold below final asking | 52.8% | 40.8% |
Had a price reduction | 41.7% | 30.2% |
So there was clearly more negotiation happening in this segment in September.
This Doesn't Mean Every $800K Seller Is Desperate
Here's what I don't want you to take from this: "Every $800,000 seller in Riverside is desperate." That would be ridiculous.
Some homes in this range still sold quickly. Some still sold over asking. Real estate doesn't work by taking one average and applying it to every property.
What the numbers do tell us is this: a buyer shopping between $750,000 and $950,000 in Riverside ran into a bigger share of listings that had cut their price and sold below asking than the market overall.
What This Means for Riverside Buyers and Sellers
That's useful information on both sides of the deal. Here's what that means for you:
- If you're buying between $750,000 and $950,000: There may be more room to negotiate here than anywhere else in Riverside right now. Look closely at homes that have been reduced or have sat past 30 days.
- If you're selling in this range: You need to understand your competition very carefully. Buyers in this price band have options, and they're comparing your home directly against the ones that already dropped their price.
- For both: Real estate is local. Your neighborhood, your home's condition, and your price matter more than any citywide average.
And now here's where it gets interesting. When you move below $600,000, the Riverside numbers look very different. That's next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there room to negotiate on $800,000 homes in Riverside?
Often, yes. In September 2026, 52.8% of Riverside homes originally listed between $750,000 and $950,000 sold below final asking, compared with 40.8% citywide. Well-priced homes in this range can still sell quickly or over asking.
How long do $750,000 to $950,000 homes take to sell in Riverside?
In September 2026, Riverside homes in this range averaged a little over 43 days on market, with a median of about 35 days.
How many Riverside homes in the $750K–$950K range cut their price?
In September 2026, 15 of 36 sales, about 41.7%, had reduced their price from the original asking price before selling. Citywide, it was about 30%.
Selling or Buying Between $750K and $950K in Riverside?
In this price range, knowing exactly what you're up against is the difference between selling and sitting. If you're thinking about a move in Riverside or the Inland Empire, let's look at the competition in your neighborhood specifically.
Call or text me at 951.540.0498, visit 1903realty.com for a free home value review, or DM me on Instagram at @Adam.schwarz.realtor.
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