San Diego Housing Market Update — December 2025

• Prices Firm into Winter •

The San Diego housing market closed out 2025 with a steady pace in December, as home sales activity held firm while sold prices inched up slightly across much of the county.

San Diego home Buyers re-engaged through year-end, particularly with detached homes, even as seasonal holiday slowdowns typically take hold. Sellers in San Diego are moving into 2026 with sharper expectations, aware that strategic pricing and property condition still separate listings that move from those that linger.

Detached home sales edged down 0.3 percent year-over-year in December 2025 compared to last year in December 2024. Attached home sales, including condos and townhomes, declined 8.6 percent over the same period. Marketing timelines stretched modestly, with detached homes averaging 10.0 percent longer days on market year-over-year and attached homes up 24.4 percent.

December 2025 San Diego Housing Market Update

Home prices ticked up to close the year. The median sale price for detached homes rose 5.0 percent year-over-year to $1,050,000, signaling continued resilience in San Diego’s detached housing market despite softer transaction volume.

Attached homes posted gains as well, with the median increasing 3.0 percent to $680,000. Even with fewer closed sales, pricing held firm in many condo and townhome communities, particularly where inventory remains balanced and location drives demand.

Housing inventory patterns continued to split by property type in San Diego during December. Detached inventory decreased 7.1 percent year-over-year, with months of supply down 5.6 percent. Attached inventory moved in the opposite direction, increasing 10.0 percent year-over-year, while months of supply rose 13.6 percent. This divergence continues to create very different negotiating conditions between detached homes and attached properties across San Diego County.

San Diego Zip Codes with Most Homes Sold December 2025

In December, the zip codes in San Diego County with the most home sales were:

• 92028 (Fallbrook) with 34
• 92065 (Ramona) with 25
• 91977 (Spring Valley) with 23
• 92057 (Oceanside North) and 92084 (Vista East) both with 22
• 92071 (Santee) with 21

These Inland San Diego communities continue to capture consistent buyer activity, driven by larger lot sizes with practical floor plans, and competitive price per square foot compared to many coastal neighborhoods. Even in a quieter month, demand for well-positioned homes in these submarkets remained steady.

Most Expensive House Sold in San Diego December 2025

The most expensive home sold in San Diego County during December 2025 was a newly remodeled coastal estate perched above La Jolla Shores, set within the gated Montoro enclave with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from La Jolla Cove to Scripps Pier. Set on nearly half an acre, this modern residence captures panoramic ocean horizons through walls of glass and expansive terraces designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Reimagined by Modern Architects & Consultants, the estate spans approximately 8,927 square feet with 6-bedrooms and 8 baths, including a dramatic primary retreat with dual spa-style bathrooms, boutique walk-in closets, fireplace lounge areas, and a wraparound oceanview deck. The lower level features three secondary suites, a gym with sauna, media lounge with wet bar, and wine cellar. Outdoor spaces unfold to a pool and spa, ocean-facing decks, and a flat turfed yard with full outdoor kitchen. An oversized 6-car detached garage, along with integrated Crestron smart home controls and access to Montoro’s private pool and tennis courts, rounds out this coastal hillside retreat.

It sold on December 22, 2025 for $18,000,000. Listed by Maxine Gellens and Marti J. Gellens-Stubbs of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. MLS# 250035540.

San Diego Housing Market Real Estate Data

This snapshot of the latest San Diego real estate stats reflects activity and pricing from last month in December 2025, comparing key indicators year-over-year during December 2024. With inventory trends shifting by property type and days on market extending, Buyers are regaining some leverage.

A growing inventory of homes available for sale is rebalancing San Diego home prices. Read on for a detailed analysis of this historical data and what impact these metrics have on Sellers, Buyers, and real estate trends around your neighborhood in San Diego.

Data on the current housing market in San Diego is compiled by the Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) through the San Diego Multiple Listing Service (SDMLS).

Sources: 

https://sdar.stats.10kresearch.com/docs/mmi/2025-12/x/report?src=page

https://nsdcar.stats.10kresearch.com/docs/lmu/x/SanDiegoCounty?src=map

https://media.sdar.com/media/CurrentStats.pdf

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