A California Southern Railroad depot gave Perris its start in the 1880s, and the city incorporated in 1911 around a downtown that still sits beside the tracks, now used by the Perris Valley Line commuter service. Interstate 215 and State Route 74 cross at the city, which has grown from a farm town into a mix of older neighborhoods, new subdivisions and logistics centers.

County: Riverside County · Western Riverside County
Type: City
ZIP codes: 92570, 92571
Report options: Desktop from $299 · Standard from $699

The Perris housing market

Older bungalows and mid-century ranch homes fill central and downtown Perris, while later subdivisions such as May Ranch, Villages of Avalon, Monument Ranch and Boulder Springs line the outer arterials. Newer tracts continue to open on former farmland, and some outlying areas remain semi-rural with horse-keeping lots. Buyers are largely first-time purchasers and families seeking newer homes within commuting distance of Riverside and the wider Inland Empire, including workers in the Perris Valley's distribution centers. Seasonal patterns track the wider region, with more listings each spring.

Neighborhoods and communities

Downtown Perris
May Ranch
Monument Ranch
Boulder Springs
Mead Valley (adjoining)

Property types we commonly appraise here

older bungalows and ranch homes near downtown
1990s and 2000s tract homes
new-construction subdivisions
semi-rural lots with horse-keeping
manufactured homes in parks
acreage on the unincorporated fringe

What shapes value in Perris

Skydiving and general aviation at Perris Valley Airport, together with March Air Reserve Base operations just north of the city, create overflight considerations for some neighborhoods. Large distribution centers along the Interstate 215 corridor have changed the surroundings of older residential areas, and newer subdivisions generally carry Mello-Roos and HOA obligations that older parts of town do not. Perris mailing addresses extend into unincorporated Mead Valley and other county areas, so jurisdiction, zoning and permit history must be checked parcel by parcel.

Around Perris

Lake Perris State Recreation Area lies northeast of downtown, the Southern California Railway Museum runs vintage trains a short distance from the city center, and Perris Valley Airport is home to a skydiving center. The Southern California Fair is held each fall at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds.

Appraisals we prepare for Perris properties

Desktop appraisals start at $299; Drive-By and Standard appraisals with a visit to the property start at $649 and $699. See pricing for every report type.

Perris Home Appraisals