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Carlsbad, CA home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.57M1-yr changeUp2.6%

The typical home value in Carlsbad, CA is $1.57M as of September 2026, up 2.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Carlsbad ZIP code, the median list price is $1.35M and homes spend a median of 35 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Carlsbad, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.57M
1-yr changeMedian across Carlsbad ZIPs
+2.6%
ZIP markets live6 tracked in Carlsbad
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12-month value trend

+2.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Carlsbad over the last 12 months: $1.53M in Sep 2025 to $1.57M in Sep 2026 (+2.6%).

Sep 2025$1.53M

Sep 2026$1.57M

Median Zillow home value index across Carlsbad's ZIP codes.

Context

Carlsbad's housing market shows steady conditions as of September 2026. The typical home value is $1,575,000, up 2.6% over the past year. There are 206 homes currently for sale, with a median list price of $1,345,129. New listings have been modest, with 96 added recently. Homes are spending a median of 35 days on market, and 18.9% of listings have received a price cut. For homeowners weighing a sale, the modest inventory and price cuts suggest you should be realistic about timing and pricing strategy rather than expecting rapid offers above asking.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Carlsbad, CA?

Typical home value

$1.57M

Up2.6%YoY

Median list price

$1.35M

Days on market

35

Homes for sale

206

Price cuts

18.9%

New listings

96

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Carlsbad's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Carlsbad, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Carlsbad, CA are up 2.6% over the past year, from $1.53M in September 2025 to $1.57M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Carlsbad, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,575,000+2.6%
September 2025$1,534,813No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Carlsbad ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Carlsbad, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Carlsbad, CA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 35 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Carlsbad ZIP code, and 96 new listings against 206 active listings across Carlsbad, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Carlsbad housing market forecast 2027

+0.5%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Carlsbad ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.5% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Carlsbad rose 2.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Carlsbad?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Carlsbad shows typical home values rising 0.5% by September 2027, after a 2.6% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 4 Carlsbad ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Carlsbad?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 6 Carlsbad ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Carlsbad, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Carlsbad worth?

The typical home value in Carlsbad is $1,575,000 as of September 2026, reflecting a 2.6% increase over the past year.

How long does it take to sell a home in Carlsbad?

Homes in Carlsbad spend a median of 35 days on market, though this varies depending on price and condition.

Is Carlsbad a buyer's or seller's market?

With 206 homes for sale and 18.9% of listings showing price cuts, the market is fairly balanced with some softness, meaning buyers have options and sellers should price competitively.

Are home prices going up or down in Carlsbad, CA?

Typical home values in Carlsbad, CA are up 2.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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