Escondido Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Escondido, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 101
- Median Sale Price: $820,000
- Average Sale Price: $940,917
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $478
- Average Days on Market: 64
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Escondido moved 2.2% up (from $802,500 to $820,000). The number of homes sold was 9.8% down compared to the prior month (112 vs. 101). Average days on market shifted 1.5% down (65 days to 64 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 1.9% up (from $804,500 to $820,000). Sales volume is 36.1% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Escondido's spring market is showing resilience despite some headwinds. While sales volume has taken a noticeable hit—dropping nearly 37 percent year-over-year—prices have remained surprisingly stable, with the median hovering around $820,000 and climbing modestly. The fact that homes are selling at 99 percent of list price suggests buyers still have to compete to win, even as fewer transactions are closing overall. This points to a market that's genuinely balanced rather than oversupplied, though the inventory surge to 514 active listings tells us sellers are throwing more homes at the wall to see what sticks.
The month-to-month data hints at typical spring seasonality kicking in. Days on market actually tightened slightly to 64 days, and prices edged up 2.2 percent, which is encouraging given national uncertainty around interest rates and economic conditions. The wide gap between median and average sale prices ($820,000 vs. $940,917) suggests a few higher-end deals are pushing the average—most buyers are likely clustering closer to that $820,000 mark. For sellers, this is a workable market where pricing matters intensely, but for buyers, the competitive pressure remains real.
Escondido Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92026 | 37 | $805,000 | $438 | 74 |
| 92027 | 28 | $785,000 | $491 | 44 |
| 92025 | 20 | $1,200,000 | $516 | 71 |
| 92029 | 16 | $1,250,000 | $504 | 68 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 74 | $931,250 | $503 |
| CONDOS | 9 | $396,000 | $441 |
| MOBILE | 6 | $485,000 | $313 |
| LAND | 5 | $434,000 | N/A |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 5 | $1,305,000 | $379 |
| TOWNHOMES | 2 | $587,000 | $474 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 5 |
| $400K - $499K | 8 |
| $500K - $749K | 19 |
| $750K+ | 67 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 514 active listings in Escondido with a median asking price of $807,492 and an average of 63 days on market.
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