Is La Jolla, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing La Jolla is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

Since last year, La Jolla has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

La Jolla is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in La Jolla, CA

How much do homes in La Jolla, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$2,250,000

$1,062/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$315,208(+16.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in La Jolla have sold for 16.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in La Jolla was $2,250,000 in December 2024, up 16.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,062.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $620K$630K
+1.6%
2 $1.0M$1.2M
+14.5%
3 $2.1M$2.3M
+8.8%
4 $3.2M$3.1M
-2.2%
5+ $4.5M$4.8M
+7.0%

Summary: La Jolla housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Del Mar
+18.0%
La Jolla
+16.3%
San Diego
+7.2%

Housing Supply in La Jolla, CA

How many homes are available in La Jolla, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
175157-10.3%

Summary: The La Jolla real estate market had 157 homes for sale in December 2024, a 10.3% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 911
+22.2%
2 5043
-14.0%
3 4640
-13.0%
4 3531
-11.4%
5+ 3532
-8.6%

Summary: The La Jolla housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 22.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 14%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 8.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
4535-22.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

25 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

6 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in La Jolla, you may be able to get a good deal. 71.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 35 homes were sold or pending in La Jolla in December 2024, down by 22.2% month-over-month. Of the 35 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for La Jolla, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in La Jolla, CA?

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
26 Days50 Days+94.0%

Summary: Homes in La Jolla had an average of 50 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 94% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in La Jolla has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During December 2024, 35 homes were sold in La Jolla; 31% of homes were sold within 30 days, 51% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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