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 neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

At the same time last year, La Jolla was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

La Jolla is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in La Jolla, CA

How much do homes in La Jolla, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$2,238,750

$1,057/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$338,766(+17.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in La Jolla have sold for 17.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in La Jolla was $2,238,750 in September 2024, up 17.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,057.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $610K$630K
+3.3%
2 $1.0M$1.1M
+11.8%
3 $2.0M$2.3M
+14.2%
4 $3.1M$3.1M
0.0%
5+ $4.6M$5.4M
+16.4%

Summary: La Jolla housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.2%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

La Jolla
+17.8%
San Diego
+8.5%
Del Mar
+8.4%

Housing Supply in La Jolla, CA

How many homes are available in La Jolla, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
218229+5.0%

Summary: The La Jolla real estate market had 229 homes for sale in September 2024, a 5.0% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 1215
+25.0%
2 5957
-3.4%
3 5162
+21.6%
4 5251
-1.9%
5+ 4444
0.0%

Summary: The La Jolla housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
4934-30.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 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. 70.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 34 homes were sold or pending in La Jolla in September 2024, down by 30.6% month-over-month. Of the 34 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 15% 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

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
22 Days44 Days+96.2%

Summary: Homes in La Jolla had an average of 44 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 96.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

22 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 34 homes were sold in La Jolla; 65% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% 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 22 Days Ago

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