San Marcos Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the San Marcos, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 90
- Median Sale Price: $912,500
- Average Sale Price: $1,016,208
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $512
- Average Days on Market: 65
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.7%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in San Marcos moved 16.1% up (from $785,961 to $912,500). The number of homes sold was 11.8% down compared to the prior month (102 vs. 90). Average days on market shifted 3.0% down (67 days to 65 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 5.2% up (from $867,499 to $912,500). Sales volume is 2.3% up year-over-year.
San Marcos Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92078 | 66 | $925,500 | $505 | 64 |
| 92069 | 24 | $899,999 | $530 | 69 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 57 | $1,155,000 | $566 |
| CONDOS | 15 | $569,000 | $506 |
| MOBILE | 12 | $389,500 | $253 |
| TOWNHOMES | 6 | $837,500 | $525 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 5 |
| $300K - $399K | 7 |
| $400K - $499K | 4 |
| $500K - $749K | 11 |
| $750K+ | 63 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 459 active listings in San Marcos with a median asking price of $763,600 and an average of 58 days on market.
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