November 25, 2025
Here’s the Carlsbad Market Report for October.
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from September and from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing were not included in this report. The numbers in this Market Report are from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed.
Media market reports typically are very general. Thus, they do not reflect the local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more – How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you need to make informed buying and/or selling decisions.
86 homes sold in Carlsbad in October, 3 fewer sales than last month.
Carlsbad Market Report Details
Single Family Homes Sold – 57 (no change). 31 Average Days on Market. The Average Sales Price was $2,156,711 (up 13%). Average Sales Price was 97% of the original asking price.
Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold – 29 (down by 3). 46 Average Days on Market. The Average Sales Price was $1,031,465 (down 2%). Average Sales Price was 97% of the original asking price.
Overall home sales in October declined slightly from last month. The number of single family home sales did not shift, while there were 3 fewer condo, townhome and duplex sold compared to last month. The average sales price was higher for single family homes, but modestly lower for condos, townhomes and duplexes. Sales prices in October ranged from $447,500 to $17,000,000.
The average time on the market was 2 days longer than last month for single family homes. Marketing time was 2 weeks longer for condos, townhomes, and duplexes than in September.
57 single family homes sold in October 2025 compared to 56 1 year ago. 29 condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in October 2025 compared to 32 in 2024. The average sales price year over year was 17% higher for single family homes in October 2025 (the median price was 3% lower). The average sales price was about the same for condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in October 2025 compared to 1 year ago ($1,031,465 in 2025 versus $1,030,559 in 2024); the median price was 3% lower in 2025.
A number of buyers decided quickly to tour houses and submit successful offers. 29% of the homes went pending in 7 days or less, about the same as last month. It’s still important for homebuyers to be ready for making quick decisions in the Carlsbad housing market.
Most buyers were able to negotiate their home purchase prices down from list price. However, 29% paid asking price or more for their homes which is fewer than last month. There is still plenty of buyer competition and it’s important to remember this when searching for a home and planning your offer strategy.
The median sales price for single family detached homes was $1,730,000 compared to $1,805,000 in September. The median price was $875,000 for condos, townhomes and duplexes, compared to $856,000 last month.
Inventory at the end of October (222) dropped 15% from last month (260). October list prices ranged from $449,900 to $16,200,000.
There is a 3.2 month supply of condos, townhomes and duplexes (up from 2.3 months last month). There is a supply of 2.1 months for single family homes (down from 3.4 months last month), based on the rate of sales over the last 3 months. Carlsbad is a strong sellers’ housing market for single family homes and a seller’s market for condos, townhomes and duplexes.
110 new listings came on the market in October, up from last month (99). 88 homes went pending (excluding homes that closed in October).
This overview of the Carlsbad housing market is based on data in the MLS. I’m happy to share other details about recent activity, including neighborhoods that may be on interest to you, including La Costa, Aviara, Bressi Ranch, and Calavera Hills.
Please reach out to me directly or via text at (760) 840-1360 to discuss your particular housing needs, timing, lifestyle, budget, and questions. Then working together we can create a strategy to buy your new Carlsbad home, and/or sell your current home, depending on your plans.
