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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Marcos is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in San Marcos, CA

How much do homes in San Marcos, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$943,000

$553/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$49,000(+5.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Marcos have sold for 5.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Marcos was $943,000 in November 2024, up 5.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $553.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $185.5K$360K
+94.1%
2 $680K$685.3K
+0.8%
3 $850K$899.9K
+5.9%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+8.0%
5+ $1.4M$1.4M
+6.1%

Summary: San Marcos housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 94.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Carlsbad
+13.3%
Escondido
+7.5%
Oceanside-Escondido
+6.0%
Vista
+5.8%
San Marcos
+5.5%

Housing Supply in San Marcos, CA

How many homes are available in San Marcos, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
230202-12.2%

Summary: The San Marcos real estate market had 202 homes for sale in November 2024, a 12.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 109
-10.0%
2 4548
+6.7%
3 9078
-13.3%
4 5842
-27.6%
5+ 2725
-7.4%

Summary: The San Marcos housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 27.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6050-16.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

33 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Marcos, you may be able to get a good deal. 66% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 50 homes were sold or pending in San Marcos in November 2024, down by 16.7% month-over-month. Of the 50 sold homes, 66% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 14% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Marcos, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
23 Days38 Days+63.0%

Summary: Homes in San Marcos had an average of 38 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 63% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

28 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 50 homes were sold in San Marcos; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 32% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 12% 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 17 Days Ago

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