Is Spring Valley, CA 91978 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Spring Valley is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 50% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #188 of 1065 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Spring Valley housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Spring Valley, CA 91978 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 19% to $700,947. Overall, Spring Valley is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within San Diego County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%.
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.
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Questions about Spring Valley real estate
Is Spring Valley a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Spring Valley, CA 91978 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Spring Valley?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Spring Valley sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Spring Valley?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in San Diego County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Spring Valley?
The median sale price was $700,947 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $504 per square foot.
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