09/03/2026
The California housing market may have cooled in July, but San Diego’s luxury market is telling a very different story.
Statewide home sales were down 6% from June, according to the California Association of Realtors. But zoom in on San Diego—and especially our coastal communities—and the picture changes considerably.
Southern California home prices were still up 2.7% year over year, while San Diego detached-home prices climbed 5.7%. At the luxury level, demand continues to stand out, with $3 million-plus sales in San Diego County increasing 23% in the second quarter.
And our coastal communities continue to lead the way:
✨ Del Mar: Median price reached $4.48 million, with twice as many $5 million-plus sales as the year before.
✨ Rancho Santa Fe: Median price climbed to $4.53 million, alongside tightening inventory.
✨ La Jolla: Median prices rose 11%, with more homes selling above $3 million.
The takeaway?
Real estate is never just one headline or one statewide statistic.
Markets move differently depending on location, price point, inventory, and buyer demand—and understanding those nuances is more important than ever.
For homeowners considering a move along the North County coast, the right strategy starts with understanding exactly what your market is doing.
Deb Neff
LiveByCoast.com
760-822-2550
[email protected]
Willis Allen Real Estate
Lic # 01958013
🐚 North County Coastal
🔑 Luxury San Diego Real Estate
Certified Negotiations Expert
Senior Real Estate Specialist
northcountysandiego
sandiegohomesforsale
sandiegolifestyle
sandiegoliving
SanDiegoRealEstate LuxuryRealEstate DelMarRealEstate LaJollaRealEstate RanchoSantaFeRealEstate NorthCountySanDiego CoastalLiving