Market Intelligence · CA / San Diego County

San Diego, CA home prices and housing market

30 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$982K1-yr changeUp0.3%

The typical home value in San Diego, CA is $982K as of September 2026, up 0.3% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical San Diego ZIP code, the median list price is $820K and homes spend a median of 41 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • San Diego home prices are dead flat this year, and nearly one in five listings just cut its price.
  • If you are thinking about selling in the next year, that combination tells you almost everything you need to know.
  • The typical San Diego home is worth about nine hundred eighty-four thousand dollars, down just three tenths of a percent from a year ago, so this is a standstill, not a slide.
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San Diego home prices are dead flat this year, and nearly one in five listings just cut its price. If you are thinking about selling in the next year, that combination tells you almost everything you need to know. The typical San Diego home is worth about nine hundred eighty-four thousand dollars, down just three tenths of a percent from a year ago, so this is a standstill, not a slide. There are roughly two thousand three hundred homes for sale right now, and about 970 new listings hit the market last month, so buyers have real choice. Homes are taking about 37 days to sell, long enough for an overpriced listing to look stale. And here is the tell: nearly 20 percent of active listings have already cut their asking price. But one number cuts the other way: the median list price is about eight hundred fourteen thousand dollars, well below the typical value, which means much of what is listed sits at the more affordable end. Prices are holding, but buyers will not chase, so price to the market from day one, because the sellers cutting later are the ones who aimed high first. If you want to know where your home stands, get a free estimate at Home Value Pros dot com.

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12-month value trend

+0.3% over 12 months

Typical home value in San Diego over the last 12 months: $979K in Sep 2025 to $982K in Sep 2026 (+0.3%).

Sep 2025$979K

Sep 2026$982K

Median Zillow home value index across San Diego's ZIP codes.

The coverage

San Diego, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$982K
1-yr changeMedian across San Diego ZIPs
+0.3%
ZIP markets live73 tracked in San Diego
30
County
San Diego County

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Context

San Diego's typical home value is $982,378, up 0.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is essentially flat price growth, which points to a stable market rather than a runaway one. There were 2280 homes for sale in September 2026, with 882 new listings coming on during the month. Homes are taking a median of 41 days to sell, and the median list price is $820,125. Notably, 22.5% of listings carried a price cut, which suggests sellers are having to adjust expectations more often than in a hot market. For a homeowner weighing a sale, this is a workable market, but pricing accurately from the start matters more than it used to.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in San Diego, CA?

Typical home value

$982K

Up0.3%YoY

Median list price

$820K

Days on market

41

Homes for sale

2,280

Price cuts

22.5%

New listings

882

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

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

Prices over time

San Diego, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in San Diego, CA are up 0.3% over the past year, from $979K in September 2025 to $982K in September 2026.

Typical home value in San Diego, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$982,378+0.3%
September 2025$979,358No prior year

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

Market balance

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

San Diego, 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 41 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical San Diego ZIP code, and 882 new listings against 2,280 active listings across San Diego, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

San Diego 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 30 San Diego ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.5% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in San Diego rose 0.3%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in San Diego?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for San Diego shows typical home values rising 0.5% by September 2027, after a 0.3% 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). 30 San Diego 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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The markets

Which San Diego ZIP codes have the highest home values?

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 73 San Diego ZIP codes in total; the remaining 43 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about San Diego, CA home prices.

How much is a home in San Diego worth?

The typical home value in San Diego is $982,378 as of September 2026, up 0.3% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so an individual home may be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a home in San Diego?

Homes in San Diego spend a median of 41 days on the market as of September 2026. Pricing competitively can help a home sell closer to that pace.

Are sellers cutting prices in San Diego?

Yes. As of September 2026, 22.5% of listings in San Diego had a price cut, with a median list price of $820,125.

Are home prices going up or down in San Diego, CA?

Typical home values in San Diego, CA are up 0.3% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

San Diego, 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 41 days on market and 23% of listings with a price cut in the typical San Diego ZIP code, and 882 new listings against 2,280 active listings across San Diego, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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