San Diego Coastal Real Estate — Fall 2026

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The Coastal Market Right Now

Fall 2026 is a market of two speeds. Countywide, sales have slowed as mortgage rates climbed back above 7%. Along the coast, though, single-family homes remain scarce, and well-priced properties are still selling close to asking.

San Diego County Snapshot — September 2026

  Single-Family (Detached) Condo / Townhome (Attached)
Median sale price $1,079,000 (+5.8% YoY) $670,000 (−0.2% YoY)
Days on market 37 44
Months of supply 2.4 4.0
% of original list price received 97.7% 97.2%
  • Inventory: 5,684 active listings countywide (−4.8% YoY). Detached inventory is down 12.9%, while condo and townhome inventory is up 5.8%.
  • Sales pace: Closed sales fell 14% year over year, and pending sales fell 15.9%. Expect a quieter late fall.
  • Rates: The 30-year fixed averaged 7.40% on October 8 (Freddie Mac), the highest since November 2023 and up from 6.30% a year ago.

What It Means for You

Buyers: More condos and townhomes are on the market, and they're taking longer to sell. That gives you room to negotiate on price, repairs, or seller-paid rate buydowns. Coastal single-family homes are a different story: supply is under 2.5 months, so be pre-approved and ready to move.

Sellers: Detached coastal homes are still in a seller's market, but buyers are rate-sensitive. Pricing right from day one matters more than it did in the spring. Homes that start too high are sitting, then selling below original list.

Coastal Neighborhood Spotlight

12-month median prices, San Diego MLS (through September 2026):

Area Median Price Change YoY
Del Mar $3,187,500 +18.3%
Solana Beach $2,350,000 +30.6%
Encinitas $1,975,000 +5.1%
Carlsbad (NW) $1,750,000 +3.1%
Carlsbad (SW) $1,650,000 +5.8%
Oceanside (South) $1,210,000 +5.2%

Del Mar and Solana Beach see few sales each year, so a handful of high-end closings can move the median a lot.

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Market statistics are compiled from San Diego MLS / SDAR data and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures are countywide unless noted.

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