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 April 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

$869,410

$578/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$54,287(+6.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Diego County have sold for 6.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Diego County was $869,410 in April 2024, up 6.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $578.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $459.9K$476.3K
+3.6%
2 $630.1K$662.5K
+5.1%
3 $799.9K$855.4K
+6.9%
4 $999.9K$1.0M
+10.0%
5+ $1.4M$1.5M
+7.6%

Summary: San Diego County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Orange County
+11.2%
San Diego County
+6.7%
Riverside County
+3.1%

Housing Supply in San Diego County, CA

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

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
6,1786,672+8.0%

Summary: The San Diego County real estate market had 6,672 homes for sale in April 2024, a 8.0% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 390446
+14.4%
2 1,4391,550
+7.7%
3 2,1582,278
+5.6%
4 1,5021,605
+6.9%
5+ 689793
+15.1%

Summary: The San Diego County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 14.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1,9021,872-1.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

644 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

300 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

928 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. 49.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,872 homes were sold or pending in San Diego County in April 2024, down by 1.6% month-over-month. Of the 1,872 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 16% were sold at asking, and 50% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
22 Days18 Days-17.1%

Summary: Homes in San Diego County had an average of 18 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 17.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1,544 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

272 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

56 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 April 2024, 1872 homes were sold in San Diego County; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% 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.

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