Greater San Diego REALTORS® Report April 2026 Market Sees Limited Sales Amidst Seller Conditions

Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® — April 2026

The Greater San Diego housing market recorded 1 total sale in April 2026, a notable decrease from 4 sales in March 2026 and 5 sales in April 2025. New listings totaled 5, contributing to 15 active listings and a 2.5 months of inventory, indicating a sellers' market. With only one sale, percentage changes in sales figures are not meaningful.

Market Analysis

The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® reports a highly constrained market in April 2026, with only 1 total sale recorded. This represents a significant decline compared to the 4 sales in March 2026 and 5 sales in April 2025. Such a low volume of transactions means that percentage changes in sales figures are not meaningful.

Despite the low sales activity, market conditions favor sellers. Active listings stood at 15 in April 2026, a slight increase from 14 active listings in both March 2026 and April 2025. Months of inventory reached 2.5, up from 1.3 in the prior month but comparable to 2.4 in April 2025, suggesting a tight supply relative to demand, even with limited transactions.

The Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) was 20.0% in April, indicating that one sale occurred for every five new listings entering the market. This metric, alongside the low inventory, reinforces the current sellers' market environment.

Property Type Analysis

In April 2026, the single sale recorded across the Greater San Diego market was an attached property. Detached homes saw no sales during the month. The San Ysidro area (92173) specifically reported 0 detached home sales from 3 new listings and 6 units in inventory, with 2.5 months of supply.

In contrast, attached properties in San Ysidro recorded 1 sale from 2 new listings and 9 units in inventory, with 3.3 months of supply. The median price for attached homes in San Ysidro was $437,000, with properties selling at 99.3% of list price and spending 120 days on market.

Regional Highlights

The San Ysidro area (92173) provides a more granular view of market dynamics within the Greater San Diego region. The single attached home sale in this area reflects the broader market's low transaction volume. The median price of $437,000 for attached homes in San Ysidro, coupled with a 99.3% sale-to-list price ratio, suggests that well-priced attached properties continue to attract buyers despite overall low sales.

For Buyers

Buyers in the Greater San Diego market face limited inventory and competitive conditions, particularly for attached properties. Given the low sales volume, it is crucial to work closely with a REALTOR® to identify new listings quickly and be prepared to act decisively. Understanding specific neighborhood dynamics, such as the median price of $437,000 for attached homes in San Ysidro, can help inform offers.

For Sellers

Sellers in the Greater San Diego market currently benefit from a sellers' market, characterized by low inventory. While overall sales volume is low, properties that are well-priced and presented can still attract offers, as evidenced by attached homes in San Ysidro selling at 99.3% of list price. Consulting with a REALTOR® to strategically price and market a home is essential to capitalize on current demand.