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What’s My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home Worth? Market Report October 2025

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

What’s the Value  of My Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home?

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Home Sales in October 2025

 

Cardiff Kook statue in Cardiff by the Sea, CAIt’s important that buyers and sellers in the Cardiff real estate market have current information about local market conditions. When planning to buy or sell this enables you to make informed buying and selling decisions about Cardiff homes for sale.

 

Supply and demand affect selling and buying in several ways, including prices, buyer competition, and the time on the market. It’s important to understand how these local market conditions can impact your buying and/or selling decisions. Let’s discuss YOUR real estate plans!

 

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Here’s a summary of the Cardiff real estate market for October 2025 based on data provided by the MLS (private sales are not included; data are believed to be accurate as of this writing but are not guaranteed). 14 homes sold in October, a big jump by 9 from last month.

 

Single Family Homes Sold
10 (up by 7); 45 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $2,196,000 (up 22%); the Average Sales Price was 91% of the original asking price.

 Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold
4 (up by 2); 41 Days on Market; Average Sale Price was $2,412,500 (down 3%); the Average Sales Price was 96% of the original asking price.

 

The overall volume of Cardiff sales rose significantly from last month. Single family detached home sales increased by 7, while condo, townhome and duplex sales doubled. Sales prices ranged from $845,000 to $4,200,000.

 

There were no homes in the Cardiff housing market with an Active Under Contract status at the end of October, the same as in September.

 

At the end of October there were 16 homes for sale in Cardiff, down by 4 from September. 11 of these are single family detached homes. Listings range in price from $858,000 to $5,000,000. 

 

There are 1.7 months of inventory for single family homes (down from 2.2 months last month), and a supply of 1.9 months for condos, townhomes and duplexes (down from 2.6 months last month), based on the rate of sales over the last 3 months.

 

Cardiff by the Sea housing is a very strong seller’s market for single family homes, and a strong seller’s market for condos, townhomes and duplexes based on current supply and demand.

 

Cardiff home with vies of the ocean

 

5 of the 14 (36%) homes sold for asking price or higher. 4 homes went pending within 7 days. Days on the market decreased from last month for single family homes, while average time on the market increased substantially for condos, townhomes and duplexes.

 

9 listings came on the market in October, compared to 11 in September. 4 homes went pending in October (excluding the homes that closed escrow), compared to 9 last month.

 

This information in this report was found in the MLS. If you would like more details about the Cardiff housing market, or information about specific areas including the Walking District and the Composer District, please let me know. I can also assist you with the sale or purchase of a Cardiff by the Sea home if that is your goal, now or in the future.

 

Because of the small number of sales in Cardiff by the Sea one cannot draw firm conclusions about pricing or other trends. Limited inventory plus buyer demand continue to make the housing market competitive for Cardiff home buyers.

 

It’s important to remember that average sales prices for the month are impacted by sales of higher and/or lower-priced homes, especially when the number of sales is limited as it was in October.

 

Please reach out to me directly or via text at (760) 840-1360 to discuss your particular housing needs, lifestyle preferences, budget, and questions. Then we can create a strategy to help you buy and/or sell your Cardiff by the Sea home if that is your plan.

 

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Dennis Neal
Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Jeff, this is an excellent, detailed market report! The significant jump in total sales (14 homes) in October, especially the doubling of single-family detached sales, is a key takeaway. Even with the limited inventory (1.7 months for SFR), the market remains a strong seller's market, highlighting the enduring demand for this coastal community.

The information here is crucial for both buyers and sellers trying to craft a winning strategy in this highly competitive, low-inventory environment.

Nov 16, 2025 08:34 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeff. Always interesting to read your Cardiff by the Sea reports. Those with deep pockets continue to pursue the California dream. And to make sure that make the best decision possible they should seek you counsel whether a buyer or seller be. Enjoy your day. 

Nov 17, 2025 04:45 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I think that when I am in Solana Beach next year, I will try to check out some of the houses in Cardiff by the Sea, since I am sure that they are quite nice!

Nov 17, 2025 06:28 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Some have beautiful ocean or lagoon views, Brian England  The community is pretty small and easy to explore on foot or by car.

Jeff

Nov 17, 2025 09:57 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Jeff, it sounds like your market area is holding it's own. Hopefully a bump down in Interest rates will make it even stronger!

Nov 17, 2025 06:38 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty  We will hope for that, won't we?!

Jeff

Nov 17, 2025 09:55 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Jeff, Buyers and Sellers in Cardiff-By-The-Sea sure have great information in your post and need to contact you for excellent guidance. 

What is that mosaic memorial?

Nov 17, 2025 09:30 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Gloria Todor  Thanks for the compliment.

That memorial is at Swami's Beach, one of the more well known surfing areas, in the little park on the bluff (top of the stairs).

Jeff

Nov 17, 2025 09:54 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Monday Jeff and sorry a day late to catch your blog but got tie up with the Broncos and Chief football game  LOL

Nov 17, 2025 10:51 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Will Hamm Happy Monday back to you! The important thing is that you stopped by, not the timing.

Jeff

Nov 17, 2025 03:30 PM