Here’s the Carlsbad Market Report for July. And here is the Market Report for June as a comparison.
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, and we have seen shifts from June as well as from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included. The information in this report is from the MLS and is believed to be accurate as reported but is not guaranteed.
Media market reports typically speak in general terms. Thus, they do not reflect the local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more – How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you need to make educated buying and/or selling decisions.
92 homes sold in Carlsbad in July, down 18% from last month.
CARLSBAD MARKET REPORT DETAILS
Single Family Homes Sold – 56 (down 5%). 23 Average Days on Market. Average Sales Price was $1,959,017 (down 5%). The Average Sales Price was 98% of the original asking price.
Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold – 36 (down 22%). 30 Average Days on Market. Average Sales Price was $1,114,238 (up 3%). The Average Sales Price was 96% of the original asking price.
Overall home sales in July declined from last month. There were fewer single family home sales, as well as fewer condo, townhome and duplex sales compared to July. The average sales price was lower for single family homes, but was higher for condos, townhomes and duplexes. July sales prices ranged from $599,500 to $5,750,000.
The average time on the market was several days shorter than in June for single family homes. Marketing time was the same at 30 days for condos, townhomes, and duplexes as last month.
28% fewer single family homes sold in July 2025 than 1 year ago. 36 condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in July 2025 compared to 35 in 2024. The average sales price year over year was 4% higher for single family homes in July 2025 while the median price was 2% lower. The average sales price was 18% higher for condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in July 2025 compared to 1 year ago; the median price was 9% higher in 2025.
Plenty of buyers made quick decisions to tour houses and submit successful offers. 34% of the homes went pending in 1 week or less. Thus, it’s still important for homebuyers to be prepared to make quick decisions in the Carlsbad housing market.
Many buyers were able to negotiate their home purchase prices down from list price. However, 36% paid asking price and higher for their homes. There is still plenty of buyer competition, and it’s important to keep this in mind while searching for a home and when planning your offer strategy.
The median sales price for single family detached homes was $1,775,000, down from $1,857,000 in June. The median price was $947,000 for condos, townhomes and duplexes, an increase from $868,900 last month.
Inventory at the end of July (285) was up by 13% from June (252). July list prices ranged from $459,000 to $17,500,000.
There is a 2.9 month supply of condos, townhomes and duplexes (up from 2.7 months last month). There is a supply of 2.6 months for single family homes (up from 2.1 months last month), based on the rate of sales over the last 3 months. Carlsbad continues to be a strong sellers’ housing market for single family homes as well as for condos, townhomes and duplexes.
141 new listings came on the market in July, about the same as last month (down by 2). 59 homes went pending (excluding homes that closed in July), compared to 76 last month.
This summary of the Carlsbad housing market is based on information found in the MLS. I’m happy to share more details about recent housing activity, including neighborhoods such as La Costa, Aviara, Bressi Ranch, and Calavera Hills.
Please reach out to me directly or via text at (760) 840-1360 to discuss your specific housing needs, timing, lifestyle, budget, and questions. We can work together to create a plan to buy your new Carlsbad home, and/or sell your current home, depending on your real estate goals.