La Mesa Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the La Mesa, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 56
- Median Sale Price: $920,000
- Average Sale Price: $981,451
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $601
- Average Days on Market: 51
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in La Mesa moved 4.9% down (from $967,500 to $920,000). The number of homes sold was 3.4% down compared to the prior month (58 vs. 56). Average days on market shifted 2.0% up (50 days to 51 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 6.9% up (from $860,750 to $920,000). Sales volume is 12.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
La Mesa's housing market is showing some interesting seasonal softness heading into early summer. While the month-over-month median price dipped nearly 5 percent to $920,000, the year-over-year comparison tells a more encouraging story, with prices up nearly 7 percent from May 2025. This suggests we're in a normal seasonal pullback rather than a concerning trend reversal. Homes are selling just slightly above asking price at 100.9 percent, which indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a dramatic advantage.
The uptick in days on market to 51 days, combined with a modest decline in monthly sales volume, suggests buyers are being more selective as we head into summer. With nearly 170 active listings at a $999,000 median asking price, there's adequate inventory for a market this size. The average price per square foot of $601 remains solid, though it's worth noting that the majority of sales are single-family homes, which tend to command higher prices than the condos in the market.
Overall, La Mesa appears to be cooling slightly from spring's typical peak activity, but prices remain resilient year-over-year. This is a relatively normal market rhythm rather than a warning sign.
La Mesa Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91941 | 34 | $1,122,500 | $601 | 50 |
| 91942 | 22 | $762,500 | $601 | 53 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 45 | $956,000 | $617 |
| CONDOS | 7 | $500,000 | $529 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $1,335,000 | $827 |
| CONDO | 1 | $506,000 | $361 |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $585,000 | $424 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $300K - $399K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 8 |
| $750K+ | 45 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 169 active listings in La Mesa with a median asking price of $999,000 and an average of 62 days on market.
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