Is San Diego, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Diego is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, San Diego has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in San Diego, CA

How much do homes in San Diego, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$947,861

$699/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$71,215(+8.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Diego have sold for 8.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Diego was $947,861 in October 2024, up 8.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $699.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $479.9K$489.8K
+2.1%
2 $717.8K$744.3K
+3.7%
3 $954.3K$1.0M
+9.8%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+13.7%
5+ $1.8M$2.1M
+12.1%

Summary: San Diego housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

La Jolla
+17.7%
La Mesa
+9.0%
Lemon Grove
+8.7%
San Diego
+8.1%
Santee
+6.1%

Housing Supply in San Diego, CA

How many homes are available in San Diego, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,8893,098+7.2%

Summary: The San Diego real estate market had 3,098 homes for sale in October 2024, a 7.2% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 303342
+12.9%
2 861952
+10.6%
3 925974
+5.3%
4 554574
+3.6%
5+ 246256
+4.1%

Summary: The San Diego housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
705753+6.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

395 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

122 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

236 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Diego, you may be able to get a good deal. 52.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 753 homes were sold or pending in San Diego in October 2024, up by 6.8% month-over-month. Of the 753 sold homes, 52% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 31% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Diego, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in San Diego, CA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
20 Days26 Days+32.3%

Summary: Homes in San Diego had an average of 26 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 32.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

535 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

189 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

29 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in San Diego are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 753 homes were sold in San Diego; 71% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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