Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS®: April 2026 Sees Tight Inventory and Seller's Market Conditions

Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® — April 2026

The Greater San Diego housing market maintains a seller's market condition in April 2026, with total sales reaching 29, an increase from 27 sales in March 2026 and April 2025. Months of inventory stands at 1.5, indicating a constrained supply environment, according to figures published by the Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS®.

Market Analysis

The Greater San Diego market recorded 29 total sales in April 2026, marking a slight increase from 27 sales in both the prior month (March 2026) and the prior year (April 2025). New listings totaled 42, while active listings stood at 54. The Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) is 69.0%, reinforcing the prevailing seller's market conditions.

Months of inventory remained low at 1.5 in April 2026, consistent with April 2025 and a minor increase from 1.4 in March 2026. Active listings saw a slight rise to 54 from 48 in March 2026, yet remain below the 55 active listings reported in April 2025. This sustained low inventory continues to drive competition among buyers.

Property Type Analysis

In April 2026, detached homes accounted for 16 sales, while attached/townhouse properties recorded 13 sales across the Greater San Diego market. In the 91942 zip code (La Mesa, Grossmont), detached homes sold for a median price of $980,000, achieving 97.7% of their original list price with a median of 36 days on market. Attached properties in the same area sold for a median price of $550,000, securing 98.1% of their list price and spending 27 days on market.

Inventory levels for detached homes in the 91942 zip code align with the overall market trend, showing a 1.5 months' supply. Attached properties in 91942 present a higher months' supply at 3.3, suggesting a slightly more varied supply dynamic within the attached segment, though still reflecting a competitive market.

Regional Highlights

The 91942 zip code, encompassing La Mesa and Grossmont, demonstrated robust activity in April 2026. Detached homes in this area experienced a significant year-over-year median price increase of 12.3%. New listings for detached homes matched closed sales at 16, indicating strong absorption. For attached properties, 26 new listings were recorded against 13 closed sales, with a median price of $550,000. Both property types in this region show strong performance in list-to-sale price ratios, with detached at 97.7% and attached at 98.1%.

For Buyers

Buyers in the Greater San Diego market face competitive conditions due to limited inventory. With months of inventory at 1.5 and a strong Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio of 69.0%, buyers should be prepared to act quickly, present strong offers, and consider pre-approval to enhance their position in a multiple-offer scenario.

For Sellers

Sellers continue to benefit from favorable market conditions in April 2026. With active listings at 54 and a months of inventory at 1.5, properties are attracting strong interest. Sellers should work with their REALTOR® to price competitively, prepare their homes for market, and be ready for potentially swift offers, as evidenced by the high list-to-sale price ratios in areas like La Mesa (91942).