Carlsbad · ZIP 92011 · Monthly Market Update
Carlsbad (92011) housing market: buyer's or seller's?
Data through September 2026 from CRMLS · Updated October 15, 2026
A strong seller's market for houses and a seller's market for condos and townhomes. Only 11 houses were for sale in 92011 at the end of September, less than one month of supply (0.8), and houses went under contract in a median of 12 days. Condos and townhomes have 2.0 months of supply and are selling in a median of just 9 days at 99.4% of list price.
Houses vs. condos & townhomes
Houses and attached homes in 92011 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
$2.05M
+11.0% year over year
Median price per sq ft
$766
−2.2% year over year
Median days on market
12
Down from 15 a year ago
Months of supply
0.8
Down from 2.8 · balanced is 4–6
Condos & townhomes (attached)
Median sale price
$1.02M
+7.1% year over year
Median price per sq ft
$703
−5.1% year over year
Median days on market
9
Up from 8 a year ago
Months of supply
2.0
Down from 2.1 · balanced is 4–6
All the numbers
Metric
Houses
Condos & townhomes
Median sale price*
$2,050,000
+11.0% from $1,846,250
$1,015,000
+7.1% from $947,500
Median price per sq ft*
$766
−2.2% from $783
$703
−5.1% from $741
Sale price vs. last list price*
98.7%
98.4% a year ago
99.4%
97.7% a year ago
Sale price vs. original list price*
99.5%
98.5% a year ago
100.0%
98.1% a year ago
Median days on market*
12
15 a year ago
9
8 a year ago
Homes for sale (end of month)
11
−67% from 33
10
−29% from 14
New listings
11
−35% from 17
7
−22% from 9
Pending sales
14
−7% from 15
4
−56% from 9
Closed sales
11
−15% from 13
4
−56% from 9
Months of supply
0.8
2.8 a year ago
2.0
2.1 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 92011 are modest, especially for condos and townhomes, so figures can move noticeably from month to month.
What the numbers say
Houses: very little for sale
The median house price over July–September was $2,050,000, up 11.0% from a year earlier, but price per square foot slipped 2.2% to $766. That combination usually means more of the recent sales were larger homes, not that every home gained 11%. The bigger story is supply: just 11 houses were for sale, down from 33, and sellers received a median 99.5% of their original asking price.
Condos & townhomes: quick sales near full price
The median attached price rose 7.1% to $1,015,000, while price per square foot fell 5.1% to $703, again pointing to larger units making up more of the sales. Units sold at 99.4% of list price, up from 97.7%, in a median of 9 days. Only 4 condos and townhomes closed in September, so these figures can move a lot from month to month.
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
$11,355/mo
$2,050,000 price · $1,640,000 loan
Median condo or townhome
$5,622/mo
$1,015,000 price · $812,000 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 92011
Houses: with less than a month of supply and a median of 12 days on market, a well-priced house in 92011 faces very little competition. Sellers are getting close to their original asking price, but price from price-per-square-foot comparables, since that figure dipped slightly.
Condos & townhomes: units are selling in about 9 days at 99.4% of list, so a well-presented unit should sell quickly and near asking.
If you're buying in 92011
Houses: with only 11 houses on the market, be ready before the right one appears: full pre-approval, including jumbo financing, and a clear list of must-haves. Expect to pay close to asking.
Condos & townhomes: units go under contract in about a week and a half, so set up alerts and tour new listings quickly.
Comparing Carlsbad neighborhoods? See our 92008 (Carlsbad Village), 92009 (La Costa) and 92010 (Calavera Hills) market updates, nearby Encinitas, or the San Diego County overview.
Living in Carlsbad 92011
Demand in 92011 comes from master-planned Aviara, the beaches and Batiquitos Lagoon, Carlsbad Unified schools and the Poinsettia Coaster station.
Schools
92011 is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District, including Aviara Oaks Elementary and Aviara Oaks Middle School, 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 92011
92011 is Carlsbad's southwest quadrant. It's anchored by master-planned Aviara, with townhomes, single-family homes and estate homes built from the 1990s on, plus planned communities along the Poinsettia Lane corridor and newer homes close to the ocean. Next door are 92008 to the north, 92009 to the east and Encinitas to the south.
Outdoors and commute
South Carlsbad State Beach and South Ponto Beach line the coast, Batiquitos Lagoon has walking trails along its shore, and the Aviara Golf Club sits on the lagoon's north side. The Poinsettia Coaster station and I-5, via Poinsettia Lane or Palomar Airport Road, connect to the rest of North County and downtown San Diego.
Carlsbad 92011 real estate FAQ
Is Carlsbad 92011 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
It's a seller's market, and a strong one for houses. Houses have 0.8 months of supply, down from 2.8 a year ago, and condos and townhomes have 2.0 months (2.1 a year ago). A balanced market has 4–6 months.
Are home prices going up in 92011?
For the median house, yes: $2,050,000 over July–September, up 11.0% from a year earlier. Price per square foot fell 2.2% to $766, though, so part of that increase reflects larger homes selling. The condo and townhome median rose 7.1% to $1,015,000, with price per square foot down 5.1% to $703.
How fast are homes selling in 92011?
Over July–September, houses went under contract in a median of 12 days (15 a year earlier) and condos and townhomes in 9 days (8 a year earlier).
Do I need to offer over asking price?
Not usually, but expect to come close. On average, houses sold at 98.7% of their last list price and condos and townhomes at 99.4%. With so few homes for sale, the right offer depends heavily on how much interest a home is getting.
Which school district serves 92011?
92011 is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District, including Aviara Oaks Elementary and Aviara Oaks Middle School, 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 92011 ZIP code?
Aviara, the Poinsettia Lane corridor and newer communities near the coast. The market figures on this page cover the 92011 neighborhoods combined.
Market data: California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (CRMLS) via InfoSparks, residential properties in ZIP 92011, 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.