Is San Marcos, CA 92069 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The San Marcos housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in San Marcos, CA 92069 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 68 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (25% then), homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price fell 1% to $919,602. Overall, San Marcos is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

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 71%. On our competition score, San Marcos ranks #660 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 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.