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For Sale
Active Listings
119
Average Price
$839k
Price Range
$459k - $1.7M
Median Price
$839k

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San Marcos Housing Market

The median home in San Marcos sold for $880K over the past 12 months, down 4.7% from the year before.

There are 119 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $839K — about $513 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 59 days to sell and close at 99.5% of asking price.

At 246 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 5.8 months of supply — a balanced market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$880K▼ 4.7%
246 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$839K
119 active listings
Price per sq ft
$535
Median, closed sales
Days on market
59
Median, list to close
Sale to list
99.5%
Of asking price
Months of supply
5.8
6 months is balanced
New this week
13
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$459K – $1.7M
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
246▼ 53.1%
vs 524 the year before

Inventory by price

Under $300K
1
$300K – $500K
19
$500K – $750K
27
$750K – $1M
34
$1M – $2M
34
$2M+
4

Inventory by property type

Residential
119
Land
16
Residential income
2

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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos?▼
Homes in San Marcos sold for a median of $880K over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 119 homes currently for sale is $839K. That works out to roughly $535 per square foot. Most listings fall between $459K and $1.7M.
Is San Marcos a good place to buy a home?▼
At 5.8 months of supply, the market is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 59 days to sell and close at 99.5% of asking price. The median sale price is down 4.7% year over year.
What kinds of property are for sale in San Marcos?▼
Current inventory in San Marcos, in California's San Diego County, breaks down as 119 residential, 16 land, 2 residential income. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in San Marcos?▼
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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