Is Alpine, CA 91901 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Alpine housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Alpine, CA 91901 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 39 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 24% to $1,149,503. Overall, Alpine is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within San Diego County, homes here sell more slowly than in 65% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Alpine ranks #573 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at San Diego 92132 (0% sold over asking) or Warner Springs 92086 (0% sold over asking), while Dulzura 91917 (100% sold over asking) and Guatay 91931 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.