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San Diego Housing Market Holds Steady with Balanced Conditions and Sustained Buyer Activity


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By Steven Rotsart, Coldwell Banker Realty

SAN DIEGO, CA — November 2025

 

The San Diego County housing market showed stable performance in October 2025, with sales activity and pricing demonstrating balance across both detached and attached homes, according to data from the Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR).


Key Market Highlights – October 2025

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Metric Detached Homes Attached Homes Year-over-Year Change
Pending Sales 1,287 690 -1.2% / +1.0%
Closed Sales 1,321 673 +0.1% / -1.8%
Median Price $1,011,500 $660,000 -2.7% / -2.8%
Average Price $1,457,811 $806,537 +4.4% / -1.2%
Days on Market 41 45 +20.6% / +12.5%
Inventory 3,083 2,238 -1.5% / +10.0%
Percent of List Price Received 97.2% 96.6% -0.7% / -1.0%
Months of Supply 2.5 3.3 -3.8% / +10.0%

Buyer Activity Holds Strong

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While detached pending sales eased slightly by 1.2%, attached homes saw a 1% increase in accepted offers, signaling continued buyer engagement. Overall, San Diego’s housing demand remains resilient amid moderate rate adjustments and seasonal shifts.

“Buyers who have been waiting for better affordability are re-entering the market,” said Steven Rotsart, Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty. “Sellers who price right and present well are still seeing steady activity, even as the market normalizes.”


Home Prices Show Modest Adjustments

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The median sales price for detached homes in October 2025 was $1,011,500, down 2.7% from a year earlier, while attached homes averaged $660,000, down 2.8%. Despite this slight softening, average sale prices rose for detached homes—up 4.4% to $1.46 million—indicating ongoing strength in the upper-tier market.

“San Diego’s pricing is recalibrating naturally,” Rotsart explained. “We’re seeing fewer aggressive overbids, but homes in move-in-ready condition remain highly competitive.”


Inventory Expands, Providing Balance

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Inventory continued its gradual climb, offering buyers more options across both detached and attached segments. Detached home inventory dipped 1.5% to 3,083 units, while attached home inventory rose 10% to 2,238 units.

At 2.5 months of supply for detached homes and 3.3 months for attached homes, San Diego’s market remains balanced—leaning slightly toward sellers but far more stable than the frenzied pandemic years.


Market Speed Slows Slightly

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Homes took a bit longer to sell in October, with detached listings averaging 41 days on market (up 20.6%) and attached listings averaging 45 days (up 12.5%). While this reflects more negotiation and price sensitivity, the majority of well-prepared listings are still going under contract within the first six weeks.


Affordability and Market Context

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The Housing Affordability Index rose modestly, up 5% for detached homes (42) and nearly 5% for attached homes (64), indicating slightly improved purchasing power as rates and prices stabilize.

Nationally, U.S. existing-home sales climbed 1.5% month-over-month and 4.1% year-over-year in September 2025, reaching a 4.06 million-unit annual pace, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

San Diego’s pricing continues to outpace national averages—underscoring the region’s long-term desirability, job strength, and limited housing supply.


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Metric Detached Attached Change (YTD vs 2024)
Closed Sales 12,532 6,797 -0.4% / -3.9%
Pending Sales 12,953 7,024 +0.0% / -2.6%
Median Price $1,055,000 $670,000 +0.5% / -0.7%
Average Price $1,412,553 $816,688 +1.1% / +0.7%
Dollar Volume $17.6B $5.5B +0.0% / -4.2%

These figures highlight steady market conditions, with minimal year-over-year changes—an indication that San Diego’s housing market remains robust yet sustainable.


What This Means for Buyers and Sellers


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For Buyers:

  • Expanding inventory and stable prices offer more opportunity for selection.
  • Affordability is improving slightly as rate pressure eases.
  • Pre-approval and decisiveness remain essential in competitive price ranges.

For Sellers:

  • Homes priced competitively are achieving 97%+ of asking price.
  • Average time to sell is about six weeks.
  • Strategic preparation and strong marketing remain the keys to success.

The Bottom Line

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The San Diego housing market continues to demonstrate balance, stability, and resilience. Modest pricing adjustments, longer listing times, and steady buyer demand point toward a sustainable marketplace—not a downturn.

“This is a rational market,” Rotsart said. “Buyers have more room to think, and sellers who adapt are still achieving strong outcomes. It’s the kind of environment where informed, strategic moves really pay off.”

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