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What’s My Oceanside Home Worth? Oceanside Market Report for May 2026

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

What’s the Value of My Oceanside Home?

Oceanside Home Sales for May 2026

 

The Oceanside housing market continues to change each month. This market report does not include private sales, mobile, or multifamily housing (information was taken from the MLS and is believed accurate when this report was written but is not guaranteed).

 

Serious buyers and sellers need to have up-to-date information about local market conditions from a knowledgeable REALTOR so they can make informed buying and selling decisions about Oceanside homes for sale.

 

READ MORE:

 Oceanside California – A Growing and Changing Coastal San Diego Community

 

There were 149 homes sold in Oceanside’s 4 zip codes (92054, 92056, 92057, and 92058), 9% fewer sales than in April. Here are the details:

 

Single Family Homes Sold
102 (down by 4); 20 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $1,009,371 (down 9%); the Average Sales Price was 100% of the original asking price.

Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold
47 (down 19%); 34 Average Days on Market; Average Sales Price was $757,555 (up 4%); the Average Sales Price was 100% of the original asking price.

 

Overall sales volume for May declined from last month. While there were 4 fewer single family detached home sales, the condo, townhome and duplex sales decreased more substantially. The average sales price was lower for single family homes, but was higher for condos, townhomes, and duplexes. Sales prices ranged from $350,000 to $3,800,000.

 

The average time on the market was more than a week shorter for single family homes, and was 4 days shorter for condos, townhomes and duplexes. 34% of the homes went pending in 1 week or less, slightly more than last month.

 

While nearly half of the home buyers negotiated their home purchase prices, 58% paid asking price or higher, up from last month. The median sales price of single family homes was 9% lower than last month ($1,015,350), at $927,500. Similarly, the median price for condos, townhomes and duplexes was 2% lower at $665,000.

 

There were 12 homes with an Active Under Contract status, versus 24 last month. These homes are considered active listings and are included in the following statistics, but some might not allow further showings or be willing to accept back-up offers.

 

At the end of May there were 206 Oceanside homes for sale, compared to 324 last month, a substantial decline. May home prices ranged from $299,000 to $5,950,000.

 

As a result, there is only a 1 month supply of single family homes (down from 1.8 months last month) and a 1.9 month supply for condos, townhomes and duplexes (down from 2.8 months last month). This is based on the rate of sales over the last 3 months and the current supply of homes.

 

The Oceanside market is a strong seller’s market based on the supply and demand for condos, townhomes and duplexes, and is a very strong seller’s market for single family homes.

 

Oceanside CA condos

 

227 Oceanside homes were listed for sale in May, up from 212 new listings last month. Fewer Oceanside homes went pending in May than last month  (excluding the homes that closed in May).

 

I’m happy to provide more details about the Oceanside real estate market for specific zip codes, neighborhoods, or price ranges. This will help you make informed decisions about your home purchase or sale. Please reach out to me directly or by text at (760) 840-1360 to discuss your particular housing needs, lifestyle, budget and questions. Based on that information we can create a plan to help buy your new home, and/or sell your current Oceanside home, if that’s your goal.

 

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What’s My Oceanside Home Worth? Oceanside Market Report for April 2026

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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Jeff Dowler, CRS very valuable detailed home sales market report for Oceanside, CA. May 2026.

Jun 16, 2026 08:23 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you for the nice comment John Pusa 

Jeff

Jun 17, 2026 09:27 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

good post with great information. Thanks for sharing it. Bill

Have a fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jun 17, 2026 04:02 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks for the kind words GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore  Hope you have a great week, too!

Jeff

Jun 17, 2026 09:27 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeff. Oceanside is a unique community for California with the average sales price of just over a million for a single family and under a million for townhomes and condos. Trends in California change quickly and inventory shifts keep demand very high. Buyers and sellers alike should seek your expertise immediately. Enjoy your dy.

Jun 17, 2026 04:35 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Wayne Martin 

Oceanside does offer some good opportunities for buyers along the coast but is pretty competitive. Buyers need to be prepared and ready to act quickly with strong offers. Thanks for your thoughts.

Jeff

Jun 17, 2026 09:31 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Great post, Jeff! You broke down the Oceanside numbers beautifully.

It is incredibly telling to see that despite a substantial drop in active inventory down to just 206 homes, serious buyers are still out there keeping demand high—especially with 58% of them paying asking price or higher. Highlighting that single-family homes are sitting at a mere 1-month supply is a perfect reminder for potential sellers that they hold massive leverage in this market right now.

Wayne made a great point in the comments, too—Oceanside really is a unique community, and with shifts happening this quickly, having a local expert to navigate the inventory crunch is essential. Thanks for sharing such a clear, comprehensive market snapshot for May!

Jun 17, 2026 04:48 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 

Thank you for such a thoughtful, on-target comment about the Oceanside market. Buyers need to be as informed as possible these days and ready to make decisions in this competitive market.

Jeff

Jun 17, 2026 09:33 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Oceanside is a place that I enjoy spending time when I can.  Did you hear the sonic boom from the rocket that just came back to Earth and splashed down near Oceanside?

Jun 17, 2026 05:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Brian England 

Nope, I did not hear it but read about it.

Jeff

Jun 17, 2026 09:35 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Jeff Dowler, CRS You always write the most beautiful market reports. When i read your reports  I am in awe.  You still are  my Guru. It seems May was a slow month everywhere

Jun 18, 2026 06:37 PM