Solana Beach Housing Market Report – May 2026

Here's a look at how the Solana Beach, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

  • Homes Sold: 18
  • Median Sale Price: $2,318,104
  • Average Sale Price: $2,648,734
  • Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,216
  • Average Days on Market: 57
  • Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.3%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to April, the median sale price in Solana Beach moved 28.7% down (from $3,250,000 to $2,318,104). The number of homes sold was 50.0% up compared to the prior month (12 vs. 18). Average days on market shifted 16.3% up (49 days to 57 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 24.3% up (from $1,865,000 to $2,318,104). Sales volume is 38.5% up year-over-year.

What This Means

Solana Beach's real estate market is showing mixed signals this May. While sales volume jumped to 18 homes, that increase likely reflects improved data collection rather than a genuine market surge, so the real story lies elsewhere. The more telling metric is the median price's sharp 28.7% dip from April, which suggests we're seeing normal seasonal correction after what was probably an unusually high month. Properties are also lingering slightly longer on the market at 57 days versus 49 days previously, indicating buyers are becoming more deliberate.

However, year-over-year comparisons paint a healthier picture. The median price is up 24.3% annually, and sales volume has grown 38.5%, suggesting sustained demand in this coastal enclave. That 99.3% sale-to-list ratio shows sellers can still command strong offers, though the gap between median and average sale prices points to some variance in the market. With 63 active listings and homes averaging just over 57 days on market, inventory appears balanced—neither a buyer's nor seller's market.

The uptick in days on market warrants watching. While still reasonable for luxury Solana Beach properties, it hints that the frenzy has cooled slightly. Combined with rising rates and recent price volatility, expect a more measured pace through summer.

Solana Beach Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt Avg DOM
92075 18 $2,318,104 $1,216 57

Sales by Property Type

Property Type Homes Sold Median Price Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY 8 $3,182,000 $1,318
CONDOS 7 $1,635,000 $1,212
TOWNHOMES 2 $1,472,000 $955
CONDO 1 $725,000 $951

Sales by Price Range

Price Range Homes Sold
$500K - $749K 2
$750K+ 16

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 63 active listings in Solana Beach with a median asking price of $2,400,000 and an average of 63 days on market.

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