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Carlsbad Market Report for October 2025
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from September and from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed).
Media market reports typically are very general. As a result, they do not reflect the local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions can benefit you when you want to make educated buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale.
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86 homes sold in Carlsbad in October (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), 3 fewer sales than last month. Here are the specifics:
Single Family Homes Sold
57 (no change); 31 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $2,156,711 (up 13%); Average Sales Price was 97% of original asking price.
Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold
29 (down by 3); 46 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $1,031,465 (down 2%); Average Sales Price was 97% of original asking price.
Overall home sales in October declined modestly from September. The number of single family home sales did not shift, while there were 3 fewer condo, townhome and duplex sold compared to last month. The average sales price was higher for single family homes, but was modestly lower for condos, townhomes and duplexes. Sales prices in October ranged from $447,500 to $17,000,000.
The average time on the market was 2 days longer than last month for single family homes, but 2 weeks longer for condos, townhomes, and duplexes.
57 single family homes sold in October 2025 compared to 56 1 year ago. 29 condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in October 2025 compared to 32 in 2024. The average sales price year over year was 17% higher for single family homes in October 2025 (the median price was 3% lower). The average sales price was about the same for condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in October 2025 compared to 1 year ago ($1,031,465 in 2025 versus $1,030,559 in 2024); the median price was 3% lower in 2025.
Plenty of buyers decided quickly to tour houses and submit successful offers. 29% of the homes went pending in 7 days or less, about the same as last month (30%). Thus, it’s still important for homebuyers to be prepared to make quick decisions in the Carlsbad housing market.
Most buyers were able to negotiate their home purchase prices down from list price, however, 29% paid asking price or more for their homes (fewer than last month). Buyer competition continues, and it’s important to remember this when searching for a home and planning your offer strategy.
The median sales price for single family detached homes was $1,730,000 compared to $1,805,000 in September. The median price was $875,000 for condos, townhomes and duplexes, compared to $856,000 last month.
There were 13 homes in Carlsbad at the end of October with an Active Under Contract status, the same as last month. These homes are technically still considered active but may not allow further showings or accept back-up offers. They are included in the statistics below.
Inventory at the end of October (222) declined by 15% from last month (260). October list prices ranged from $449,900 to $16,200,000.
There is a 3.2 month supply of condos, townhomes and duplexes (up from 2.3 months last month), and a supply of 2.1 months for single family homes (down from 3.4 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 is a seller’s market for condos, townhomes and duplexes.
110 new listings came on the market in October, more than last month (99). 88 homes went pending (excluding homes that closed in October), also more than last month.
This overview of the Carlsbad housing market is based on information from the MLS. I’m happy to share other details about recent housing activity, including neighborhoods that interest you, including La Costa, Aviara, Bressi Ranch, and Calavera Hills.
Please reach out to me directly or via text at (760) 840-1360 to discuss your particular housing needs, timing, lifestyle, budget, and questions. Then together we can develop a strategy to buy your new Carlsbad home, and/or sell your current home, depending on your goals.
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