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Carlsbad Market Report for February 2026
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from January 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 in nature. As a result, they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you want to make educated buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale.
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76 homes sold in Carlsbad in February (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), up by 19% from last month. Here are the specifics:
Single Family Homes Sold
46 (up 18%); 23 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $2,153,608 (up 4%); Average Sales Price was 99% of original asking price.
Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold
30 (up by 5); 51 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $911,418 (down 14%); Average Sales Price was 97% of original asking price.
Overall home sales in February increased substantially by 19% from January. The number of single family home sales increased significantly, while there were 5 more condo, townhome and duplex sold compared to last month. The average sales price rose for single family homes, and was also higher for condos, townhomes and duplexes. Sales prices in February ranged from $489,900 to $6,500,000.
The average time on the market was shorter than last month for single family homes, but was substantially longer for condos, townhomes, and duplexes.
46 single family homes sold in February 2026, down by 6 from 1 year ago. 30 condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in February 2026 compared to 43 in 2025. The average sales price year over year was up by 13% for single family homes in February 2026 (the median price was 5% lower). The average sales price was 7% lower for condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in February 2026 compared to 1 year ago; the median price was 1% lower in 2026.
Many buyers decided quickly to tour listings and submit successful offers. 42% of the homes went pending in 7 days or less, more than last month. As a result it’s essential that homebuyers are prepared to make prompt decisions in the Carlsbad housing market.
While most buyers negotiated their home purchase prices down from list price, 47% paid asking price or higher for their homes (up from last month’s 34%). Buyer competition continues, and it’s smart to keep this in mind when searching for a new home and planning your offer strategy.
The median sales price for single family detached homes was $1,767,499 compared to $1,774,000 in January. The median price was $910,000 for condos, townhomes and duplexes, compared to $1,009,000 last month.
There were 13 homes in Carlsbad at the end of February with an Active Under Contract status, compared to 9 last month. These homes are 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 February (188) increased by 2 from last month (186). February list prices ranged from $441,000 to $16,200,000.
There is a 3.2 month supply of condos, townhomes and duplexes (up from 2.5 months last month), and a supply of 2 months for single family homes (the same as 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 seller’s market for condos, townhomes and duplexes.
122 new listings came on the market in February, fewer than last month (140). In contrast, 110 homes went pending (excluding homes that closed in February), significantly more than in January.
This overview of the Carlsbad housing market is based on data found 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 personal housing needs, timing, lifestyle, budget, and questions. Then together we can create a strategy to buy your new Carlsbad home, and/or sell your current home, depending on your goal.
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