Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS®: April 2026 Market Reports Zero Sales Amidst Extremely Low Inventory

Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® — April 2026

The Greater San Diego housing market experienced exceptionally limited transaction volume in April 2026, with the Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® reporting zero total sales for the month. With only one new listing entering the market and active listings at two properties, the Months of Inventory stood at 1.7, indicating a continued sellers' market condition. Due to the extremely low sales volume, percentage changes are not meaningful.

Market Analysis

April 2026 saw a complete absence of sales across the Greater San Diego market, a figure consistent with April 2025, which also recorded zero sales. This marks a decrease from the prior month, March 2026, when one sale was reported. New listings remained scarce at one, contributing to a total of two active listings on the market. This low inventory level is comparable to March 2026, which also had two active listings, but represents a slight decrease from April 2025's three active listings. The Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) registered 0.0%, directly reflecting the lack of closed transactions.

Property Type Analysis

The lack of sales activity was consistent across available property types in April 2026. Detached homes recorded zero sales, with one new listing and two active listings. Attached/Townhouse properties also saw zero sales, with no new listings and zero active listings reported. Benchmark prices for both detached and attached/townhouse properties were not available. Data for apartment sales was also not available for the period, indicating a broad market slowdown in transactions.

Regional Highlights

In a localized view, data for zip code 91917 (Dulzura) indicates specific conditions within the broader Greater San Diego area. For detached properties in Dulzura, there was one new listing and two properties in inventory during April 2026, with zero closed sales. No activity was reported for attached properties in this specific zip code.

For Buyers

Buyers in the Greater San Diego market should be prepared for extremely limited inventory and a highly competitive environment for the few available properties. Given the current conditions, patience and readiness to act quickly on suitable listings are paramount. Working closely with a REALTOR® to identify opportunities and navigate the market's nuances is advisable.

For Sellers

Despite the lack of sales in April 2026, the market remains firmly in favor of sellers due to critically low inventory levels. Sellers considering listing their homes should consult with a REALTOR® to strategically price and present their property to attract serious buyers. While transaction volume is low, the tight supply suggests that well-positioned homes could still garner significant interest.