Is San Diego, CA 92108 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

San Diego is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 20% 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.

Competition score42/ 100

More competitive than 41% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #877 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

Months of supply3.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list20%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market50Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$563▼ −9.6% vs. last year

The San Diego housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in San Diego, CA 92108 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 93 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (20% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 4% to $557,009. Overall, San Diego is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within San Diego County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, San Diego ranks #877 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 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.

Nearby markets

Alpine 91901Balanced $456 /sq ftBonita 91902Seller’s market $532 /sq ftBonsall 92003Balanced $451 /sq ftBorrego Springs 92004Buyer’s market $204 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about San Diego real estate

Is San Diego a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in San Diego, CA 92108 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 San Diego?

The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in San Diego sell over asking?

20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in San Diego?

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 San Diego?

The median sale price was $557,009 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $563 per square foot.

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