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Carlsbad Market Report for January 2026
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with changes from December 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 generalized. Thus, they do not reflect 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 need to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale.
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64 homes sold in Carlsbad in January (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), down 26% from last month. Here are the specifics:
Single Family Homes Sold
39 (down by 33%); 35 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $2,080,723 (up 18%); Average Sales Price was 97% of original asking price.
Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold
25 (down 3); 38 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $1,065,984 (down 15%); Average Sales Price was 97% of original asking price.
Overall home sales in January dropped substantially by 26% from December. The number of single family home sales decreased significantly, while there were 3 fewer condo, townhome and duplex sold compared to last month. The average sales price dropped for single family homes, and was also lower for condos, townhomes and duplexes. Sales prices in January ranged from $405,000 to $8,500,000.
The average time on the market was 3 days shorter than last month for single family homes, and 3 days shorter for condos, townhomes, and duplexes.
39 single family homes sold in January 2026 the same as 1 year ago. 25 condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in January 2026 compared to 26 in 2025. The average sales price year over year was up by 4% for single family homes in January 2026 (the median price was 6% lower). The average sales price was 25% higher for condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in January 2026 compared to 1 year ago; the median price was 24% higher in 2026.
The majority of buyers decided quickly to tour listings and submit successful offers. 34% of the homes went pending in 7 days or less, compared to last month at 21%. As a result, it’s important for homebuyers to be prepared to make prompt decisions in the Carlsbad housing market.
While most buyers were able to negotiate their home purchase prices down from list price, 34% paid asking price or higher for their homes (up from last month’s 30%). Buyer competition continues, and it’s important to keep this in mind when searching for a home and planning your offer strategy.
The median sales price for single family detached homes was $1,774,000 compared to $1,706,250 in December. The median price was $1,009,000 for condos, townhomes and duplexes, compared to $952,500 last month.
There were 9 homes in Carlsbad at the end of January with an Active Under Contract status, compared to 8 last month. These homes are technically still considered active but might not allow further showings or accept back-up offers. They are included in the statistics below.
Inventory at the end of January (186) increased by 22% from last month (152) after a decline in December. January list prices ranged from $459,000 to $16,200,000.
There is a 2.5 month supply of condos, townhomes and duplexes (up from 2.3 months last month), and a supply of 2 months for single family homes (up from 1.3 months last month), based on the rate of sales over the last 3 months. Carlsbad is a very strong sellers’ housing market for single family homes and is a strong seller’s market for condos, townhomes and duplexes.
140 new listings came on the market in January, substantially more than last month (47), and good news for buyers. 65 homes went pending (excluding homes that closed in January), also more than in December.
This overview of the Carlsbad housing market is based on data in the MLS. I’m happy to share other details about recent housing activity, including neighborhoods of interest to 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 plans.
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