San Diego Real Estate Average Property Value Peaks in April, Dips in September 2023

This comprehensive analysis dives deep into the performance and trends of the real estate market in San Diego and its neighboring cities from December 2022 to December 2023. Understanding these data points is crucial for real estate professionals, investors, and potential homeowners seeking to make informed decisions in this market.

Fluctuations and Trends in the San Diego Real Estate Market

Between December 2022 and December 2023, the San Diego real estate market exhibited fascinating fluctuations. The average value of properties oscillated throughout the year, peaking at $779,533 in April and reaching its low in September at $722,963. Over the same period, the average sold price per square foot for San Diego properties generally followed an upward trend, climbing from $627 in September 2023 to $652 by December 2023. The slight increase in the price per square foot may be an indication of the increasing attractiveness and demand for properties in the region. Interestingly, the number of properties sold between December 2022 and December 2023 fell, going from 11,733 to 10,539. This decrease might reflect a potential slowdown in sales volume, possibly due to factors such as changes in market demand, economic climate, or real estate pricing.

Neighboring Cities: Winchester, Wildomar, Vista, Valley Center, and Temecula

In Winchester, the average sold price per square foot saw a slight decline from December 2022 to December 2023, going from $264 to $263. Wildomar experienced a minor increase in the price per square foot, moving from $286 in December 2022 to $286 a year later. Read more about house values in Wildomar.

Meanwhile, in Vista, the price per square foot showed a rollercoaster trend, peaking at $495 in October 2023 before dwindling down to $489 by December. Valley Center experienced a continuous descent in the average sold price per square foot during the same period. In contrast, in Temecula, the average price per square foot moved up from $334 in December 2022 to $334 a year after.

Median Values and Market Activities

The median transaction value for the active real estate market in San Diego went through some changes in the past 12 months. Looking back at the last six months, the median value stood at $838,605, slightly decreasing to $820,960 over the year.

Notably, the median value per square foot for the entire market in San Diego is at $654, which supersedes the median values for foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, and bank-owned properties—$592, $585, and $532, respectively. It signifies that these distressed properties are typically sold at a discount, a fraction of the whole market price.

Variations in the Submarket Data

Various San Diego zip codes also demonstrated disparities in median values and value per square foot. For instance, the 92127 zip code reported higher median values at $1,212,750 and per square foot at $642. This performance starkly contrasts the 92113 zip code, which showed a median value of $651,500 and a per square foot value of $486.

The Foreclosure and Pre-Foreclosure Market

San Diego Foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, auctions, and bank-owned properties made up a small part of the overall market. Foreclosures were at 0.02%, pre-foreclosures at 0.01%, auctions at 0.007%, and bank-owned at 0.0015%. As expected, the median values for these properties were, on average, lower than the median values for the active market and recently sold properties.

In summary, the San Diego real estate market and its neighboring cities exhibited dynamic trends in property values and sales volumes between December 2022 and December 2023. As a trend, property values per square foot have generally been increasing, with a few occasional dips and peaks. As common in real estate markets around the world, distressed properties, including foreclosures and bank-owned homes, continue to record lower median values. This study stipulates the importance of understanding these market trends, especially for real estate professionals and potential home buyers.