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For Sale
Active Listings
145
Average Price
$1.2M
Price Range
$729k - $3.1M
Median Price
$1.2M

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Carlsbad Housing Market

The median home in Carlsbad sold for $1.4M over the past 12 months, down 6.6% from the year before.

There are 145 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $1.25M — about $674 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 53 days to sell and close at 99.3% of asking price.

At 362 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 4.8 months of supply — a balanced market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$1.4M▼ 6.6%
362 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$1.25M
145 active listings
Price per sq ft
$718
Median, closed sales
Days on market
53
Median, list to close
Sale to list
99.3%
Of asking price
Months of supply
4.8
6 months is balanced
New this week
10
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$729K – $3.15M
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
362▼ 51.5%
vs 747 the year before

Inventory by price

$300K – $500K
1
$500K – $750K
18
$750K – $1M
34
$1M – $2M
60
$2M+
32

Inventory by property type

Residential
145
Land
10
Residential income
3

Market data derived from MLS records, updated October 15, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with Carlsbad buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in Carlsbad or elsewhere in the San Diego County, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Carlsbad?▼
Homes in Carlsbad sold for a median of $1.4M over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 145 homes currently for sale is $1.25M. That works out to roughly $718 per square foot. Most listings fall between $729K and $3.15M.
Is Carlsbad a good place to buy a home?▼
At 4.8 months of supply, the market is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 53 days to sell and close at 99.3% of asking price. The median sale price is down 6.6% year over year.
What neighborhoods are popular in Carlsbad?▼
Carlsbad's most active communities by current listing count are Carlsbad West, La Costa, Carlsbad East, Non-HOA Carlsbad and Carlsbad South. Each has its own page with listings, HOA details and sold history.
What kinds of property are for sale in Carlsbad?▼
Current inventory in Carlsbad, in California's San Diego County, breaks down as 145 residential, 10 land, 3 residential income. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Carlsbad?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across San Diego County — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

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