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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Diego County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in San Diego County, CA

How much do homes in San Diego County, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$860,450

$574/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$39,417(+4.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Diego County have sold for 4.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Diego County was $860,450 in March 2024, up 4.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $574.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $461.6K$475K
+2.9%
2 $635.5K$657.7K
+3.5%
3 $803.4K$850.2K
+5.8%
4 $1.0M$1.0M
+6.5%
5+ $1.4M$1.5M
+6.2%

Summary: San Diego County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Orange County
+7.6%
San Diego County
+4.8%
Riverside County
+1.7%

Housing Supply in San Diego County, CA

How many homes are available in San Diego County, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
5,7526,025+4.7%

Summary: The San Diego County real estate market had 6,025 homes for sale in March 2024, a 4.7% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 366417
+13.9%
2 1,3831,425
+3.0%
3 1,9782,050
+3.6%
4 1,3751,441
+4.8%
5+ 650692
+6.5%

Summary: The San Diego County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1,6941,792+5.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

602 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

329 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

861 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Diego County, you could pay more than the asking price. 48% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,792 homes were sold or pending in San Diego County in March 2024, up by 5.8% month-over-month. Of the 1,792 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Diego County, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
30 Days22 Days-25.8%

Summary: Homes in San Diego County had an average of 22 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 25.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1,429 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

259 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

104 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During March 2024, 1792 homes were sold in San Diego County; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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