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 August 2022

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

How much do homes in La Jolla, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,897,337

$973/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2022

-$204,567(-9.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in La Jolla have sold for 9.7% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in La Jolla was $1,897,337 in August 2023, down 9.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $973.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
1 $608K$610K
0.3%
2 $1.1M$1.0M
-0.8%
3 $2.3M$2.0M
-15.9%
4 $3.0M$3.1M
+5.3%
5+ $5.2M$4.6M
-12.8%

Summary: La Jolla housing prices by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

San Diego
+1.9%
La Jolla
-9.7%
Del Mar
-26.4%

Housing Supply

How many homes are available in La Jolla, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
195207+6.2%

Summary: The La Jolla real estate market had 207 homes for sale in August 2023, a 6.2% increase compared to July 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
1 1411
-21.4%
2 4754
+14.9%
3 6163
+3.3%
4 2933
+13.8%
5+ 4446
+4.5%

Summary: The La Jolla housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 21.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 13.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
3846+21.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

26 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 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. 56.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 46 homes were sold or pending in La Jolla in August 2023, up by 21.1% month-over-month. Of the 46 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 24% were sold over asking.

Days on Market

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

Average Sale Time

Aug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
29 Days25 Days-13.7%

Summary: Homes in La Jolla had an average of 25 days on market in Aug 2023, down by 13.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

35 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 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 August 2023, 46 homes were sold in La Jolla; 76% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% 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 27 Days Ago

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