Carlsbad · ZIP 92009 · Monthly Market Update
Carlsbad (92009) housing market: buyer's or seller's?
Data through September 2026 from CRMLS · Updated October 15, 2026
A seller's market for both houses and condos, with half as many houses for sale as a year ago. Houses in 92009 have 2.0 months of supply, down from 4.5, and are going under contract in a median of 13 days at 99.1% of list price. Condos and townhomes have 3.0 months of supply, down from 4.9, and sell in a median of 24 days.
Houses vs. condos & townhomes
Houses and attached homes in 92009 sell at very different price points, so we track them separately. Prices, price per square foot, sale-to-list and days on market are 3-month rolling figures (July–September); supply and sales counts are for September alone. Changes compare with the same period a year earlier.
Houses (detached)
Median sale price
$1.96M
+0.4% year over year
Median price per sq ft
$704
+0.7% year over year
Median days on market
13
Down from 16 a year ago
Months of supply
2.0
Down from 4.5 · balanced is 4–6
Condos & townhomes (attached)
Median sale price
$773K
−5.2% year over year
Median price per sq ft
$583
−1.0% year over year
Median days on market
24
Down from 26 a year ago
Months of supply
3.0
Down from 4.9 · balanced is 4–6
All the numbers
Metric
Houses
Condos & townhomes
Median sale price*
$1,955,000
+0.4% from $1,947,500
$772,500
−5.2% from $815,000
Median price per sq ft*
$704
+0.7% from $699
$583
−1.0% from $589
Sale price vs. last list price*
99.1%
98.8% a year ago
98.7%
98.6% a year ago
Sale price vs. original list price*
97.8%
97.5% a year ago
98.3%
97.8% a year ago
Median days on market*
13
16 a year ago
24
26 a year ago
Homes for sale (end of month)
52
−50% from 105
47
−39% from 77
New listings
29
+21% from 24
14
−26% from 19
Pending sales
20
−17% from 24
13
−13% from 15
Closed sales
25
+4% from 24
13
Unchanged from 13
Months of supply
2.0
4.5 a year ago
3.0
4.9 a year ago
* 3-month rolling figures for July–September 2026, compared with July–September 2025. Other rows are September 2026 compared with September 2025. Sale price vs. last list price is an average; the other figures are medians. Monthly sales counts in 92009 are modest, especially for condos and townhomes, so figures can move noticeably from month to month.
What the numbers say
Houses: flat prices, much tighter supply
The median house price over July–September was $1,955,000, essentially flat (+0.4%), and price per square foot was also flat at $704. What changed is supply: 52 houses were for sale at the end of September, down from 105 a year ago, leaving 2.0 months of supply. New listings rose 21% to 29 in September, and 25 houses closed, about the same as a year earlier.
Condos & townhomes: slightly lower prices, fewer listings
The median attached price was $772,500, down 5.2%, while price per square foot dipped just 1.0% to $583, so part of the lower median likely reflects smaller units selling. 47 condos and townhomes were for sale, down 39%, and months of supply fell to 3.0 from 4.9. Units sold at 98.7% of list price in a median of 24 days.
What a typical home costs per month
Here's the estimated principal and interest on each median-priced home with 20% down, at the current average 30-year fixed rate of 7.40%.
Median house
$10,829/mo
$1,955,000 price · $1,564,000 loan
Median condo or townhome
$4,279/mo
$772,500 price · $618,000 loan
Rate is Freddie Mac's national average for the week of October 15, 2026. House loans at these prices are often jumbo loans, whose rates can differ. Estimates exclude property taxes, insurance and HOA dues. Not a loan quote.
What this means for you
If you're selling in 92009
Houses: with 2.0 months of supply and a median of 13 days on market, a well-priced house should attract buyers quickly. Prices are flat year over year, though, so price from recent comparables rather than counting on appreciation.
Condos & townhomes: supply is lower than a year ago, but units take about three weeks to sell and prices have softened slightly, so careful pricing and good presentation matter.
If you're buying in 92009
Houses: with half as many houses on the market as last year, good homes go under contract in about two weeks. Get fully pre-approved, including jumbo financing if needed, before you tour.
Condos & townhomes: this is the more approachable part of 92009, with a median of $772,500 and units taking about three weeks to sell, which leaves some room to compare and negotiate.
Comparing Carlsbad neighborhoods? See our 92008 (Carlsbad Village), 92010 (Calavera Hills) and 92011 (Aviara) market updates, nearby Encinitas, or the San Diego County overview.
Living in Carlsbad 92009
Demand in 92009 comes from master-planned neighborhoods, golf and open space, a choice of school districts and an easy drive to the coast and I-5.
Schools
92009 is split among districts. Most of La Costa and all of Bressi Ranch are in the Carlsbad Unified School District; the southern part of La Costa is served by the Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union High districts, including La Costa Canyon High School; and Rancho Carrillo is in San Marcos Unified. Always confirm a specific address with the district, since boundaries and enrollment rules change.
Neighborhoods in 92009
92009 is Carlsbad's southeast quadrant. It includes the La Costa area around the Omni La Costa Resort, newer master-planned villages such as La Costa Oaks, La Costa Ridge and La Costa Valley, walkable Bressi Ranch, and Rancho Carrillo, built around the historic Leo Carrillo Ranch. Homes range from condos and townhomes to large single-family homes. Next door are 92011 to the west, 92010 to the north, San Marcos to the east and Encinitas to the south.
Outdoors and commute
The Omni La Costa Resort and The Crossings at Carlsbad offer golf, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is free to visit, and Rancho Carrillo and Bressi Ranch have their own trails and parks. South Carlsbad State Beach and the Ponto surf breaks are about 10–15 minutes away by car. I-5 is reached via Palomar Airport Road or La Costa Avenue, and the Poinsettia Coaster station is nearby in 92011.
Carlsbad 92009 real estate FAQ
Is Carlsbad 92009 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
It's a seller's market. Houses have 2.0 months of supply, down from 4.5 a year ago, and condos and townhomes have 3.0 months, down from 4.9. Both are below the 4–6 months that marks a balanced market.
Are home prices going up in 92009?
Not much. The median house price over July–September was $1,955,000, up 0.4% from a year earlier, and price per square foot was $704 (+0.7%). The condo and townhome median was $772,500, down 5.2%, with price per square foot down 1.0% to $583.
How fast are homes selling in 92009?
Over July–September, houses went under contract in a median of 13 days (16 a year earlier) and condos and townhomes in 24 days (26 a year earlier).
Do I need to offer over asking price?
Usually not. On average, houses sold at 99.1% of their last list price and condos and townhomes at 98.7%, so most sales close a little below asking. The right offer depends on the specific home and how much interest it's getting.
Which school district serves 92009?
92009 is split among districts. Most of La Costa and all of Bressi Ranch are in the Carlsbad Unified School District; the southern part of La Costa is served by the Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union High districts, including La Costa Canyon High School; and Rancho Carrillo is in the San Marcos Unified School District. Check boundary maps for any specific home.
What neighborhoods are in the 92009 ZIP code?
La Costa (including La Costa Oaks, La Costa Ridge, La Costa Valley and La Costa Greens), Bressi Ranch and Rancho Carrillo. The market figures on this page cover the 92009 neighborhoods combined.
Market data: California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (CRMLS) via InfoSparks, residential properties in ZIP 92009, shown separately for detached and attached homes; data as of October 15, 2026. All data is from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. InfoSparks © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC. Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, October 15, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures vary by neighborhood, home and price point. Not financial or legal advice.