Del Mar Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Del Mar, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 11
- Median Sale Price: $2,706,000
- Average Sale Price: $3,544,339
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,421
- Average Days on Market: 57
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.2%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Del Mar moved 15.1% down (from $3,187,500 to $2,706,000). The number of homes sold was 21.4% down compared to the prior month (14 vs. 11). Average days on market shifted 45.7% down (105 days to 57 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 0.9% up (from $2,681,000 to $2,706,000). Sales volume is 31.2% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Del Mar's luxury market is showing mixed signals this April. While the median price held relatively steady year-over-year, the month-over-month decline of 15.1% suggests seasonal softness—spring typically brings inventory surges that can pressure prices temporarily. The real story is in velocity: homes are moving faster, with days on market cutting in half from 105 to just 57 days. That's a meaningful shift that indicates buyers are becoming more decisive when they do engage, even in this ultra-premium segment.
The concerning metric is sales volume, which dropped 21.4% from March and is down 31.2% annually. This suggests Del Mar is feeling the broader coastal California headwinds—likely a combination of elevated mortgage rates, limited inventory among motivated sellers, and buyer hesitation in the $3-4 million range. The fact that homes are selling at 100.2% of list price shows there's still strength when deals happen, but that strength isn't translating into transaction frequency.
Looking ahead, the 72 active listings represent substantial inventory relative to the 11 units that sold, signaling a shift toward buyer advantage. Sellers asking $4.6 million median prices should remain realistic; expect continued negotiation pressure until interest rates or buyer confidence improves.
Del Mar Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | 11 | $2,706,000 | $1,421 | 57 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 11 | $2,706,000 | $1,421 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 11 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 72 active listings in Del Mar with a median asking price of $4,647,500 and an average of 74 days on market.
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