Real Estate Market Report

San Marcos, CA 92078

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San Marcos, CA 92078

Sat Nov 07 2026
This week the median list price for San Marcos, CA 92078 is $1,399,000 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is less than last month's market action index of 45. Inventory has decreased to 39. Click here to stay informed with the San Marcos market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

San Marcos, CA 92078

Sat Nov 07 2026
This week the median list price for San Marcos, CA 92078 is $1,399,000 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is less than last month's market action index of 45. Inventory has decreased to 39. Click here to stay informed with the San Marcos market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market has been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we’re in the Seller’s zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the San Marcos market.
Median List Price $1,399,000
Median Price of New Listings $2,174,500
Per Square Foot $575
Average Days on Market 57
Median Days on Market 42
Price Decreased 41%
Price Increased 0%
Relisted 8%
Inventory 39
Median Rent
Market Action 43
Slight Seller's Advantage

Prices in this zip code seem to have settled around a plateau. Look for a persistent down-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.

Market Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM
$1,968,500 3,943 0.25 - 0.5 acre 5 4.5 22 2 0 59
$1,542,500 2,952 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 4 3 22 0 1 38
$1,197,500 2,032 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2.5 29 0 2 24
$949,000 1,535 4,500 - 6,500 sqft 3 2 37 0 1 49