Here’s the Market Report for Carlsbad for June 2025. And here is the Market Report for May as a comparison.
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from May and 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included. The information in this report is from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but is not guaranteed.
Media market reports typically are very general in nature. As a result they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more – How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions will enable you to make informed buying and/or selling decisions.
112 homes sold in Carlsbad in June, 7 more than last month.
CARLSBAD MARKET REPORT DETAILS
Single Family Homes Sold – 66 (down 8%). 26 Average Days on Market. Average Sales Price was $2,064,165 (up 2%). The Average Sales Price was 97% of the original asking price.
Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold – 46 (up 39%). 30 Average Days on Market. The Average Sales Price was $1,114,173 (up 17%). Average Sales Price was 97% of the original asking price.
Overall home sales in June rose modestly from last month. There were fewer single family home sales, while condo, townhome and duplex sales increased substantially from May. The average sales price was slightly higher for single family homes, and was also higher for condos, townhomes and duplexes. Sales prices in June ranged from $495,000 to $5,625,000.
The average time on the market was longer than last month for single family homes. In contrast, the average time on the market was about the same (1 day shorter) as in May for condos, townhomes, and duplexes.
23 more single family homes sold in June 2025 than 1 year ago (up 53%). 46 condos, townhomes and duplexes were sold in June 2025 versus 48 in 2024. The average sales price year over year was 8% higher for single family homes in June 2025 (the median price was 9% higher). On the other hand, the average sales price was 15% lower for condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in June 2025 compared to 1 year ago; the median price was 22% lower in 2025.
A number of buyers made quick decisions to tour houses and submit offers, with 39% of the homes going pending in 7 days or less, more than in May. Thus, it continues to be important for homebuyers to be ready to make quick decisions in the Carlsbad housing market.
While the majority of the buyers negotiated their home purchase prices down from list price, 38% paid asking price and more for their homes. Buyer competition continues, and it’s important to remember this when searching for a home and when planning your offer strategy.
The median sales price for single family detached homes was $1,857,000, down from $1,935,000 in May. The median price was $868,900 for condos, townhomes and duplexes, compared to $875,000 last month.
Inventory at the end of June (252) was up by 7 from last month (245). June list prices ranged from $469,000 to $17,500,000.
There is a 2.7 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 2.9 months last month). This is based on the rate of sales over the last 3 months. Carlsbad is a strong sellers’ housing market for single family homes as well as for condos, townhomes and duplexes.
143 new listings hit the market in June, down from 154 last month. 76 homes went pending (excluding homes that closed in June), compared to 87 last month.
This overview of the Carlsbad housing market is based on information in the MLS. I’m happy to share other details about housing activity, including for neighborhoods that are of interest to you such as La Costa, Aviara, Bressi Ranch, and Calavera Hills.
Please reach out directly or by text at (760) 840-1360 to discuss your particular housing needs, timing, lifestyle, budget, and questions. Then we can create a plan to buy your new Carlsbad home, and/or sell your current home, depending on your goals.