Chula Vista Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Chula Vista, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 105
- Median Sale Price: $825,000
- Average Sale Price: $915,610
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $476
- Average Days on Market: 70
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Chula Vista moved 6.5% up (from $774,350 to $825,000). The number of homes sold was 9.5% down compared to the prior month (116 vs. 105). Average days on market shifted 6.1% up (66 days to 70 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 4.7% up (from $787,999 to $825,000). Sales volume is 31.4% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Chula Vista's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While median prices climbed 6.5% month-over-month to $825,000, sales volume dropped nearly 10 percent, suggesting buyers are becoming more selective as prices tick higher. The year-over-year picture is even more sobering, with sales down 31.4% compared to April 2025. This disconnect between rising prices and falling volume typically indicates a market in transition, where fewer qualified buyers can afford current listings despite strong seller leverage shown by the 100.3% sale-to-list ratio.
The extended time on market is another warning sign. At 70 days average, homes are sitting 6 percent longer than last month and moving slower than the active inventory pool suggests they should. With 459 listings available, buyers have options, and that's giving them the patience to wait. The gap between the median asking price of $770,000 and closing median of $825,000 shows pricing misalignment in the active inventory, with newer listings possibly priced more conservatively.
For buyers and sellers, this marks a slowdown worth monitoring. Spring should be strong in Southern California, but Chula Vista's momentum is clearly cooling. Sellers may need to adjust expectations as affordability pressures mount in the region.
Chula Vista Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91913 | 36 | $865,000 | $445 | 88 |
| 91911 | 24 | $713,500 | $539 | 75 |
| 91910 | 18 | $832,500 | $468 | 47 |
| 91914 | 14 | $1,327,500 | $490 | 65 |
| 91915 | 13 | $872,000 | $439 | 45 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 62 | $1,002,450 | $498 |
| CONDOS | 29 | $650,000 | $459 |
| TOWNHOMES | 11 | $730,000 | $442 |
| MOBILE | 2 | $107,500 | $227 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,100,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $500K - $749K | 34 |
| $750K+ | 66 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 459 active listings in Chula Vista with a median asking price of $770,000 and an average of 50 days on market.
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