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 April 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

$2,062,500

$1,016/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$115,500(+5.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in La Jolla have sold for 5.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in La Jolla was $2,062,500 in April 2024, up 5.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $1,016.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $613.5K$623.5K
+1.6%
2 $1.1M$997K
-9.4%
3 $2.3M$2.2M
-5.5%
4 $3.1M$3.2M
+1.6%
5+ $4.6M$4.7M
+2.7%

Summary: La Jolla housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

San Diego
+7.6%
La Jolla
+5.9%
Del Mar
-13.5%

Housing Supply in La Jolla, CA

How many homes are available in La Jolla, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
161170+5.6%

Summary: The La Jolla real estate market had 170 homes for sale in April 2024, a 5.6% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 914
+55.6%
2 3633
-8.3%
3 5154
+5.9%
4 4138
-7.3%
5+ 2431
+29.2%

Summary: The La Jolla housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 55.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 29.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
4136-12.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

22 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 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. 61.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 36 homes were sold or pending in La Jolla in April 2024, down by 12.2% month-over-month. Of the 36 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 31% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
16 Days25 Days+58.0%

Summary: Homes in La Jolla had an average of 25 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 58% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

25 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was 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 April 2024, 36 homes were sold in La Jolla; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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 9 Days Ago

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