Carlsbad · ZIP 92010 · Monthly Market Update
Carlsbad (92010) housing market: buyer's or seller's?
Data through September 2026 from CRMLS · Updated October 15, 2026
Still a seller's market, but houses are taking longer to sell than a year ago. Houses in 92010 have 2.8 months of supply, close to last year's 3.3, and went under contract in a median of 23 days, up from 13. Condos and townhomes are very tight, with just 8 for sale and 1.7 months of supply.
Houses vs. condos & townhomes
Houses and attached homes in 92010 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
$1.38M
+2.9% year over year
Median price per sq ft
$635
+2.4% year over year
Median days on market
23
Up from 13 a year ago
Months of supply
2.8
Down from 3.3 · balanced is 4–6
Condos & townhomes (attached)
Median sale price
$850K
+7.0% year over year
Median price per sq ft
$599
−3.1% year over year
Median days on market
28
Up from 20 a year ago
Months of supply
1.7
Down from 2.8 · balanced is 4–6
All the numbers
Metric
Houses
Condos & townhomes
Median sale price*
$1,377,500
+2.9% from $1,339,000
$850,000
+7.0% from $794,500
Median price per sq ft*
$635
+2.4% from $620
$599
−3.1% from $618
Sale price vs. last list price*
98.4%
99.0% a year ago
98.4%
102.1% a year ago
Sale price vs. original list price*
97.3%
98.6% a year ago
97.1%
100.0% a year ago
Median days on market*
23
13 a year ago
28
20 a year ago
Homes for sale (end of month)
29
+4% from 28
8
−43% from 14
New listings
14
+17% from 12
6
+20% from 5
Pending sales
10
+25% from 8
3
Unchanged from 3
Closed sales
5
−17% from 6
7
Unchanged from 7
Months of supply
2.8
3.3 a year ago
1.7
2.8 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 92010 are modest, especially for condos and townhomes, so figures can move noticeably from month to month.
What the numbers say
Houses: modest gains, a slower pace
The median house price over July–September was $1,377,500, up 2.9%, and price per square foot rose 2.4% to $635. Unlike the rest of Carlsbad, inventory hasn't fallen: 29 houses were for sale, about the same as a year ago. Homes are taking longer to sell (a median of 23 days, up from 13) and closing at 98.4% of list, down from 99.0%, so buyers have a bit more room than last year. Only 5 houses closed in September, so monthly figures here can jump around.
Condos & townhomes: very few for sale
The median attached price rose 7.0% to $850,000, but price per square foot fell 3.1% to $599, which suggests larger units made up more of the recent sales rather than values rising across the board. Only 8 condos and townhomes were for sale at the end of September, giving 1.7 months of supply. A year ago units were selling above list (102.1%); now they're closing at 98.4%. With about 7 sales a month, these figures can swing noticeably.
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
$7,630/mo
$1,377,500 price · $1,102,000 loan
Median condo or townhome
$4,708/mo
$850,000 price · $680,000 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 92010
Houses: supply is close to last year's, and homes are taking a median of 23 days to sell at 98.4% of list price. Price to recent comparables from the start; overpriced houses are likely to sit.
Condos & townhomes: with only 8 units for sale, a well-presented condo or townhome faces little competition, but buyers are no longer paying over list, so price realistically.
If you're buying in 92010
Houses: 92010 has the lowest median house price of Carlsbad's four ZIP codes, and the slower pace gives you more time to compare and negotiate than elsewhere in the city. Get pre-approved before you tour.
Condos & townhomes: choice is very limited, so set up alerts and be ready to act when the right unit comes up.
Comparing Carlsbad neighborhoods? See our 92008 (Carlsbad Village), 92009 (La Costa) and 92011 (Aviara) market updates, nearby Encinitas, or the San Diego County overview.
Living in Carlsbad 92010
Demand in 92010 comes from newer neighborhoods, trails and parks, Carlsbad Unified schools and prices below those in Carlsbad's coastal ZIP codes.
Schools
92010 is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District. Calavera Hills Elementary and Calavera Hills Middle School are in the neighborhood, and high school students generally attend Carlsbad High School or Sage Creek High School. Always confirm a specific address with the district, since boundaries and enrollment rules change.
Neighborhoods in 92010
92010 is the smallest of Carlsbad's four ZIP codes, in the city's northeast corner. It includes Calavera Hills, with homes built from the late 1980s on, Robertson Ranch, much of it built since 2010, and newer communities such as The Preserve. Homes are mostly single-family, with some condos and townhomes. Next door are 92008 to the west, 92009 to the south, and Oceanside and Vista to the north and east.
Outdoors and commute
Lake Calavera Preserve has miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails, the Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve sits next to it, and Calavera Hills Community Park offers sports fields and a community center. Residents are near the I-5 and SR-78 interchange, with the Carlsbad Village Coaster station and the beach about 10–20 minutes west by car.
Carlsbad 92010 real estate FAQ
Is Carlsbad 92010 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
It's a seller's market. Houses have 2.8 months of supply (3.3 a year ago), and condos and townhomes have 1.7 months (2.8 a year ago). Both are below the 4–6 months that marks a balanced market, though houses are selling more slowly than last year.
Are home prices going up in 92010?
Slightly. The median house price over July–September was $1,377,500, up 2.9% from a year earlier, and price per square foot rose 2.4% to $635. The condo and townhome median rose 7.0% to $850,000, though price per square foot fell 3.1% to $599, and with about 7 sales a month that figure can swing.
How fast are homes selling in 92010?
Over July–September, houses went under contract in a median of 23 days (13 a year earlier) and condos and townhomes in 28 days (20 a year earlier).
Do I need to offer over asking price?
No. On average, houses and condos and townhomes both sold at 98.4% of their last list price, so most sales close a little below asking. A year ago, condos and townhomes were averaging 102.1%. The right offer depends on the specific home and how much interest it's getting.
Which school district serves 92010?
92010 is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District. Calavera Hills Elementary and Calavera Hills Middle School are in the neighborhood, and high school students generally attend Carlsbad High School or Sage Creek High School. Check the district's boundary maps for any specific home.
What neighborhoods are in the 92010 ZIP code?
Calavera Hills, Robertson Ranch and newer communities such as The Preserve. The market figures on this page cover the 92010 neighborhoods combined.
Market data: California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (CRMLS) via InfoSparks, residential properties in ZIP 92010, 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.