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City Market Report · Data as of August 2026

Del Mar

The ultra-luxury beach village — tiny, coveted, and among the highest-priced markets in San Diego County.

$3.24M
Median Sale Price
Trailing 3 months
▲ 38%
Price Trend
Over 5 years
3.1 mo
Months of Supply
▼ 56.9% YoY
14 days
Days on Market
▼ 51.7% YoY
97.1%
Of Original List
▲ 3.1% YoY
Historic Valuation · 5-Year Trend

Median sale price, 2021–2026

Monthly median sale price (light line) with a 3-month trend (bold line). Del Mar 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 ~38% over five years

Del Mar is a small, high-end market, so the month-to-month line is jumpy — but the multi-year trajectory is firmly up. On a smoothed basis, Del Mar's median has risen roughly 38% 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 $3.24M, with about 3.1 months of supply, homes selling near 97.1% of original list, and a median of roughly 14 days on market.

What It Means For You

For buyers

It's thin and pricey — the right home is rare, so line up financing and move decisively when one appears. With supply around 3.1 months and homes going near 97.1% of list, come in fully pre-approved and ready to move.

For sellers

A premium, low-supply market — the right buyer is out there; presentation and pricing set the ceiling. Priced right, Del Mar homes are selling close to ask in about 14 days.

Outlook & What to Watch

Inventory

Supply is running around 3.1 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

Del Mar spans the beach colony and the village near the coast, plus Del Mar Heights inland — a wide spread in price and pace. Sub-area breakdowns coming.

Read the trend, not the month

Del Mar 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 Del Mar? For an honest read on your specific street and price point, reach out — 619-889-0708.