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Carlsbad Market Report for April 2025
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with changes from March as well as 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed).
Media market reports typically speak in general terms. Thus they do not reflect the local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you want to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale.
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104 homes sold in Carlsbad in April (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), a significant increase, by 27%, from March. Here are the specifics:
Single Family Homes Sold
62 (up 15%); 29 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $1,951,880 (down 3%); Average Sales Price was 97% of original asking price.
Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold
42 (up 50%); 28 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $1,005,804 (down 2%); Average Sales Price was 98% of original asking price.
Carlsbad home sales in April increased markedly from March. There were more single family home sales, with condo, townhome and duplex sales improving even more significantly. The average sales price was modestly lower for single family homes, as well as for condos, townhomes and duplexes. April sales prices ranged from $495,000 to $4,949,000.
The average time on the market was longer than last month for single family homes. In contrast, the average time on the market was 2 weeks shorter than last month for condos, townhomes, and duplexes.
8 fewer single family homes sold in April 2025 than 1 year ago. 42 condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in April 2025 compared to 39 in 2024. The average sales price year over year was 4% lower for single family homes in April 2025 (the median price was 1% lower). Similarly, the average sales price was 7% lower for condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in April 2025 compared to 1 year ago; the median price was 3% higher in 2025.
A number of buyers made quick decisions to tour houses and submit successful offers. 35% of the homes went pending in 7 days or less, slightly less than last month. Thus, it remains important for homebuyers to be prepared for quick decision-making in the Carlsbad real estate market.
More than half of the buyers negotiated their home purchase prices down from list price, while 40% paid asking price or higher for their homes. Buyer competition continues, and it’s important to remember this during your home search and when planning your offer strategy.
The median sales price for single family detached homes was $1,877,000 compared to $1,862,250 in March. The median price was $882,500 for condos, townhomes and duplexes, compared to $946,000 last month.
There were 9 homes in Carlsbad at the end of April with an Active Under Contract status, compared to 15 last month. These homes are technically still active but may not entertain further showings or accept back-up offers. They are included in the statistics below.
Inventory at the end of April (212) was down 3% from last month (219), following last month’s fairly significant increase. April list prices ranged from $499,000 to $23,900,000.
There is a 2.4 month supply of condos, townhomes and duplexes (the same as last month), and a supply of 2.2 months for single family homes (down from 3.2 months last month), based on the rate of sales over the last 3 months. Carlsbad is a strong sellers’ housing market for single family homes and for condos, townhomes and duplexes.
131 new listings hit the market in April, compared to 144 last month. 73 homes went pending (excluding homes that closed in April), compared to 86 last month, also a decrease.
This overview of the Carlsbad housing market is based on information found in the MLS. I’m happy to share other details about recent housing activity, including neighborhoods of interest such as La Costa, Aviara, Bressi Ranch, and Calavera Hills.
Please reach out to me directly or via text at (760) 840-1360 to discuss your personal housing needs, timing, lifestyle, budget, and questions. Working together, we can create a strategy to buy your new Carlsbad home, and/or sell your current home, depending on your plans.
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