Oceanside Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Oceanside, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 146
- Median Sale Price: $871,499
- Average Sale Price: $9,841,156
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $9,612
- Average Days on Market: 62
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 1545.0%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Oceanside moved 0.8% up (from $865,000 to $871,499). The number of homes sold was 2.0% down compared to the prior month (149 vs. 146). Average days on market shifted 7.5% down (67 days to 62 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 5.6% up (from $825,000 to $871,499). Sales volume is 25.1% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Oceanside's April market is sending some mixed signals worth parsing carefully. On the surface, median prices are up 5.6% year-over-year to $871,499, which sounds healthy for coastal San Diego County. But here's where it gets interesting: sales volume has dropped 25.1% compared to April last year, suggesting fewer buyers are actually pulling the trigger despite slightly higher prices. Spring is typically our strongest selling season, so this slowdown is worth noting—it likely reflects broader affordability pressures as rates remain elevated, even if they've dipped recently.
The real head-scratcher is that sale-to-list price ratio at 1545%. That number suggests massive bidding wars, but it's clearly an outlier driven by one or two exceptional sales pulling the average skyward. The median price tells the truer story: homes are moving near asking price while taking about two months to sell. The good news is inventory is somewhat healthy at 631 active listings, giving buyers more choices than we've seen in recent years.
Bottom line: Oceanside remains pricey, but it's not a blazing hot market right now. We're in a phase where supply and demand are more balanced, which actually favors informed buyers willing to do their homework.
Oceanside Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92056 | 58 | $889,000 | $10,622 | 51 |
| 92057 | 42 | $647,500 | $459 | 70 |
| 92054 | 30 | $1,340,000 | $831 | 63 |
| 92058 | 16 | $616,500 | $45,894 | 80 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 85 | $1,018,200 | $16,041 |
| CONDOS | 35 | $699,999 | $583 |
| TOWNHOMES | 12 | $717,500 | $500 |
| MOBILE | 10 | $342,000 | $258 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 4 | $688,049 | $410 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 4 |
| $300K - $399K | 6 |
| $400K - $499K | 6 |
| $500K - $749K | 36 |
| $750K+ | 93 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 631 active listings in Oceanside with a median asking price of $899,999 and an average of 47 days on market.
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