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San Marcos, CA home prices and housing market

2 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$966K1-yr changeUp1.0%

The typical home value in San Marcos, CA is $966K as of September 2026, up 1.0% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical San Marcos ZIP code, the median list price is $832K and homes spend a median of 44 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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San Marcos, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$966K
1-yr changeMedian across San Marcos ZIPs
+1.0%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in San Marcos
2
County
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12-month value trend

+1.0% over 12 months

Typical home value in San Marcos over the last 12 months: $957K in Sep 2025 to $966K in Sep 2026 (+1.0%).

Sep 2025$957K

Sep 2026$966K

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

Context

San Marcos had a typical home value of $966,407 as of September 2026, up 1.0% over the past year. The median list price stood at $831,725, with 141 homes for sale and 76 new listings that month. Homes moved moderately, taking a median of 44 days on market. About 17.5% of listings carried a price cut, suggesting some sellers adjusted expectations. The market is neither hot nor cold, which means you'll face realistic competition but should be prepared for a deliberate sales process if you list.

The numbers

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

Typical home value

$966K

Up1.0%YoY

Median list price

$832K

Days on market

44

Homes for sale

141

Price cuts

17.5%

New listings

76

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

Figures reflect San Marcos'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 Marcos, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in San Marcos, CA are up 1.0% over the past year, from $957K in September 2025 to $966K in September 2026.

Typical home value in San Marcos, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$966,407+1.0%
September 2025$957,190No prior year

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

Market balance

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

San Marcos, 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 44 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical San Marcos ZIP code, and 76 new listings against 141 active listings across San Marcos, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

San Marcos housing market forecast 2027

+0.8%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 2 San Marcos ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.8% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in San Marcos rose 1.0%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in San Marcos?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for San Marcos shows typical home values rising 0.8% by September 2027, after a 1.0% 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). 2 San Marcos 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 San Marcos?

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 4 San Marcos 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 San Marcos, CA home prices.

How much is a home worth in San Marcos?

The typical home value in San Marcos was $966,407 as of September 2026, representing a 1.0% increase over the prior year.

What is the median list price in San Marcos?

The median list price in San Marcos was $831,725 as of September 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in San Marcos?

Homes in San Marcos took a median of 44 days on market as of September 2026, with 141 homes for sale and 17.5% of listings carrying a price cut.

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

Typical home values in San Marcos, CA are up 1.0% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

San Marcos, 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 44 days on market and 18% of listings with a price cut in the typical San Marcos ZIP code, and 76 new listings against 141 active listings across San Marcos, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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