The first quarter has been one of the most active starts to a year in recent memory, with a noticeable uptick in transaction volume across the board. San Diego’s housing market entered 2026 with steady momentum, carrying strength from late 2025 into the early months of the year. Activity remained consistent, though the pace has begun to moderate as the quarter progressed.
Year to date, detached homes continued to lead price growth, with the median sales price rising 2.7% to $1,078,550 and average price up 0.7% to $1,467,316. Pending sales increased 1.0%, while closed sales were essentially flat, down 0.4%. Days on market increased from 38 to 41. Limited supply continues to support pricing in the detached segment. Even with fewer new listings coming to market, buyer demand has remained consistent, particularly in well-priced homes.
In the attached market, pricing moved in the opposite direction. Median sales price declined 3.6% to $651,000, with average price down 2.7% and overall sales volume down 2.0%. At the same time, pending sales rose 5.1% and closed sales increased 0.5%. Days on market climbed from 42 to 47, and pricing has become more competitive, with homes trading slightly below asking.
As the spring market unfolds, the consistency seen through the first quarter is beginning to meet a shifting economic backdrop, with changes in rates and broader market conditions starting to shape how buyers and sellers approach the months ahead.
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