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Encinitas, CA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.87M1-yr changeUp5.1%

The typical home value in Encinitas, CA is $1.87M as of September 2026, up 5.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Encinitas ZIP code, the median list price is $2.26M and homes spend a median of 45 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Encinitas, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.87M
1-yr changeMedian across Encinitas ZIPs
+5.1%
ZIP markets live2 tracked in Encinitas
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12-month value trend

+5.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Encinitas over the last 12 months: $1.78M in Sep 2025 to $1.87M in Sep 2026 (+5.1%).

Sep 2025$1.78M

Sep 2026$1.87M

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

Context

Encinitas homes have increased in value over the past year, with the typical home worth $1,869,810 as of September 2026, up 5.1%. The median list price sits at $2,261,250, while 115 homes are currently on the market. New listings are coming in at a modest pace, with 46 added in September. Homes take a median of 45 days to sell, and about 23.0% of active listings have seen price reductions. For homeowners weighing a sale, the market shows steady appreciation but also suggests buyers are selective and willing to negotiate.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Encinitas, CA?

Typical home value

$1.87M

Up5.1%YoY

Median list price

$2.26M

Days on market

45

Homes for sale

115

Price cuts

23.0%

New listings

46

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

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

Prices over time

Encinitas, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in Encinitas, CA are up 5.1% over the past year, from $1.78M in September 2025 to $1.87M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Encinitas, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,869,810+5.1%
September 2025$1,778,342No prior year

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

Market balance

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

Encinitas, 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 45 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Encinitas ZIP code, and 46 new listings against 115 active listings across Encinitas, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Encinitas housing market forecast 2027

+1.1%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 1 Encinitas ZIP code, points to typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Encinitas rose 5.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Encinitas?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Encinitas shows typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027, after a 5.1% 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). 1 Encinitas ZIP code has 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 Encinitas?

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 2 Encinitas ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Encinitas, CA home prices.

How much is a home in Encinitas worth?

The typical home value in Encinitas is $1,869,810 as of September 2026, up 5.1% over the past year. List prices tend to run higher, with a median of $2,261,250.

How long do homes take to sell in Encinitas?

The median time on market is 45 days as of September 2026.

How many homes are available in Encinitas right now?

There are 115 homes for sale in Encinitas as of September 2026, with 46 new listings added that month.

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

Typical home values in Encinitas, CA are up 5.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

Encinitas, 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 45 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical Encinitas ZIP code, and 46 new listings against 115 active listings across Encinitas, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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