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City Market Report · Data as of August 2026

Clairemont

Central San Diego's value sweet spot — single-story homes, a great location, and demand that keeps supply razor-thin.

$1.16M
Median Sale Price
Trailing 3 months
▲ 33%
Price Trend
Over 5 years
1.7 mo
Months of Supply
▼ 48.5% YoY
11 days
Days on Market
▼ 35.3% YoY
99.7%
Of Original List
▲ 2.5% YoY
Historic Valuation · 5-Year Trend

Median sale price, 2021–2026

Monthly median sale price (light line) with a 3-month trend (bold line). Clairemont is a smaller market, so any single month can swing — the multi-year trend is the better guide. Source: InfoSparks / CRMLS (ShowingTime), Residential.
Recent

Up ~33% over five years

Clairemont has been one of the city's steadiest climbers, prized for its location and single-story stock. On a smoothed basis, Clairemont's median has risen roughly 33% over the past five years, and it's pushed back toward record territory in 2026.

Present · August 2026

Where it stands today

The recent median sits around $1.16M, with about 1.7 months of supply, homes selling near 99.7% of original list, and a median of roughly 11 days on market.

What It Means For You

For buyers

Central location and value keep it hot — under two months of supply means be ready to compete. With supply around 1.7 months and homes going near 99.7% of list, come in fully pre-approved and ready to move.

For sellers

Razor-thin supply and full-price sales put sellers firmly in control. Priced right, Clairemont homes are selling close to ask in about 11 days.

Outlook & What to Watch

Inventory

Supply is running around 1.7 months. As long as listings stay scarce, prices hold firm; a rise in inventory would be the first sign of easing.

Mortgage rates

Rates sit higher than a year ago — the main headwind on demand. A meaningful drop would likely bring buyers off the sidelines fast.

Sub-markets

Clairemont (92117) spans Bay Park near the water, Bay Ho, and the broader Clairemont Mesa. Sub-area breakdowns coming.

Read the trend, not the month

Clairemont is a smaller market, so a single month's median can spike or dip. Weigh the multi-year trajectory over any one data point.

Thinking about buying or selling in Clairemont? For an honest read on your specific street and price point, reach out — 619-889-0708.