Carlsbad Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the Carlsbad, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 136
- Median Sale Price: $1,325,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,436,316
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $700
- Average Days on Market: 69
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in Carlsbad moved 5.9% down (from $1,407,500 to $1,325,000). The number of homes sold was 12.8% down compared to the prior month (156 vs. 136). Average days on market shifted 9.5% up (63 days to 69 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 7.5% down (from $1,433,000 to $1,325,000). Sales volume is 36.0% up year-over-year.
Carlsbad Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92009 | 45 | $1,375,000 | $654 | 62 |
| 92008 | 37 | $1,210,000 | $832 | 83 |
| 92011 | 31 | $1,549,000 | $695 | 69 |
| 92010 | 23 | $1,085,000 | $600 | 70 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 71 | $1,915,000 | $812 |
| CONDOS | 22 | $736,000 | $626 |
| TOWNHOMES | 17 | $985,000 | $619 |
| MOBILE | 11 | $515,000 | $332 |
| CONDO | 8 | $1,163,750 | $648 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 4 | $1,606,250 | $615 |
| LAND | 3 | $1,140,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 20 |
| $750K+ | 109 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 428 active listings in Carlsbad with a median asking price of $1,141,640 and an average of 71 days on market.
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