San Diego Housing Market Report | May 2026 Recap

May is usually the month San Diego’s spring market hits its stride — more listings, more showings, more competition for the right homes. This year, the data tells a slightly different story, and it’s one worth paying attention to if you’re planning a move this summer.

Here’s the full May 2026 recap for San Diego County, along with neighborhood-level breakdowns for Pacific Beach, Clairemont, North Park, and Carlsbad. You’ll see average sales price movement, how quickly homes are going under contract, and where list-to-close percentages are shifting — all pulled directly from SDMLS as of June 1st.

If you’re weighing whether now is the right time to list, or wondering how much negotiating room exists in today’s offers, this is the data set to start with.

Every market cycle has a window — the trick is recognizing it while you’re still in it, not after it’s closed. May’s numbers point to some real opportunity for both buyers and sellers who move with the right strategy behind them.

Want to know what this looks like for your specific home or your specific search? Let’s talk. Email me at mack.thobe@cbrealty.com, call or text 714.683.3142, or visit www.selling-socal.com to connect directly.

Mackenzie Thobe | REALTOR® | DRE# 02092764 Coldwell Banker Realty | Selling SoCal