Is Del Mar, CA 92014 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Del Mar is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 28% 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 65% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #557 of 1069 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 August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Del Mar housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Del Mar, CA 92014 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 56 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 16%, homes sold faster (49 days then) and the median sale price rose 46% to $3,265,087. Overall, Del Mar is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within San Diego County, homes here sell more slowly than in 72% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Del Mar ranks #557 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.
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Questions about Del Mar real estate
Is Del Mar a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Del Mar, CA 92014 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 Del Mar?
The typical home went under contract in 38 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Del Mar sell over asking?
28% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Del Mar?
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 Del Mar?
The median sale price was $3,265,087 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $1,248 per square foot.
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