San Diego Housing: Selling in 17 Days—or Waiting Months?
San Diego homes are still selling—but the numbers tell two different stories. Buyers have opportunities to negotiate, while sellers need to pay close attention to pricing and competition.
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September 2026: Prices and Sales
San Diego County recorded 1,701 closed sales in September:
Single-family homes
1,139 sold
$1,075,000 median sale price
17 days median days on market
Condos and townhomes
562 sold
$659,950 median sale price
27 days median days on market
Compared with September 2025, sales fell 17.3% for houses and 15.9% for condos and townhomes. Median prices rose 7.0% for houses and dipped 0.4% for condos and townhomes. Changes in the mix of homes sold can affect the median; these figures do not measure your individual home’s appreciation.
Why Is Expected Market Time Longer?
The September 29 report puts expected market time at 103 days for detached homes and 144 days for condos and townhomes.
Days on market looks at homes that closed. It leaves out homes still waiting for a buyer and listings withdrawn without selling.
Expected market time measures available inventory against the current pace of new pending sales. It reflects the overall market rather than predicting how long a particular home will take to sell.
Some homes find buyers quickly while others keep waiting. That is why both numbers can be correct.
What This Means for You
Buying? Look beyond the newest listings. Price reductions, longer market times and homes returning after a failed escrow can reveal opportunities to negotiate price, repairs, credits or closing timing. Each seller’s situation is different.
Selling? Price against the homes buyers are comparing with yours today. Make your home show well and respond promptly to feedback. A 17-day median does not guarantee a 17-day sale.
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Sources: supplied September 2026 San Diego County sales tables and Steven Thomas, Reports On Housing, September 29, 2026. Percentage changes calculated from supplied figures. Monthly closed-sale statistics and expected-market-time snapshots measure different groups. School assignments should be verified with the district.