Chula Vista Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Chula Vista, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 156
- Median Sale Price: $792,500
- Average Sale Price: $899,241
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $496
- Average Days on Market: 58
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Chula Vista moved 2.3% up (from $775,000 to $792,500). The number of homes sold was 1.3% up compared to the prior month (154 vs. 156). Average days on market shifted 17.1% down (70 days to 58 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 10.3% up (from $718,500 to $792,500). Sales volume is 13.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Chula Vista's housing market is showing some real momentum heading into summer. The median price hit $792,500 in May, up 10.3% year-over-year, which suggests sustained demand despite the higher interest rate environment we've been navigating. What's particularly encouraging is how quickly homes are moving—average days on market dropped to 58 from 70 last month, a significant acceleration. The fact that homes are selling for slightly above asking price (100.4% ratio) indicates there's still genuine buyer interest outpacing available inventory in many price ranges.
The inventory picture tells an interesting story though. With 484 active listings on the market, there's reasonable supply relative to sales activity, but the median asking price of $749,700 is notably lower than what homes are actually selling for. This gap suggests that either sellers are pricing conservatively to attract multiple offers, or market values have simply moved faster than listing prices have caught up. Either way, it's a seller-friendly dynamic. For buyers, the improving days-on-market metric offers at least a slight advantage for negotiation—homes aren't disappearing in hours like they were in previous cycles.
Chula Vista Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91913 | 55 | $785,000 | $465 | 64 |
| 91910 | 36 | $797,500 | $517 | 56 |
| 91911 | 35 | $799,000 | $524 | 52 |
| 91915 | 20 | $755,000 | $484 | 66 |
| 91914 | 10 | $1,182,500 | $529 | 45 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 91 | $895,000 | $511 |
| CONDOS | 41 | $644,500 | $495 |
| TOWNHOMES | 13 | $685,000 | $467 |
| MOBILE | 5 | $240,000 | $150 |
| CONDO | 3 | $550,000 | $438 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 3 | $1,020,000 | $493 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 2 |
| $200K - $299K | 1 |
| $300K - $399K | 5 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 52 |
| $750K+ | 93 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 484 active listings in Chula Vista with a median asking price of $749,700 and an average of 51 days on market.
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