Del Mar Housing Market Report – July 2026
Here's a look at how the Del Mar, CA real estate market performed in July 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 19
- Median Sale Price: $2,975,000
- Average Sale Price: $3,409,753
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,478
- Average Days on Market: 114
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to June, the median sale price in Del Mar moved 4.8% down (from $3,125,000 to $2,975,000). The number of homes sold was 0.0% down compared to the prior month (19 vs. 19). Average days on market shifted 32.6% up (86 days to 114 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to July 2025, the median sale price is 4.4% up (from $2,850,000 to $2,975,000). Sales volume is 171.4% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Del Mar's luxury market is showing mixed signals heading into late summer. While sales volume held steady at 19 homes, median prices dipped nearly 5 percent month-over-month to $2.975 million, suggesting some cooling after spring's momentum. The year-over-year price gain of 4.4 percent indicates the market remains resilient compared to July 2025, but the uptick in days on market from 86 to 114 days signals that homes are taking considerably longer to move. This slowdown is fairly typical for the coastal luxury segment during summer months, when inventory picks up and buyers thin out.
What's notable is that sellers are still getting strong results—homes are selling above asking at a 101.4 percent ratio, which is impressive for a market where inventory has grown to 79 active listings. However, those listings are sitting around 89 days before sale, which tells us competition is intensifying. The average price per square foot of $1,478 remains elevated, keeping Del Mar firmly in ultra-premium territory. For buyers, this moment offers slightly better negotiating position than spring, while sellers should probably expect a longer sales cycle if they're not competitively priced.
Del Mar Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | 19 | $2,975,000 | $1,478 | 114 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 14 | $3,575,000 | $1,506 |
| CONDOS | 3 | $1,350,000 | $1,251 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $2,625,000 | $1,622 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 19 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 79 active listings in Del Mar with a median asking price of $4,495,000 and an average of 89 days on market.
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