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Carlsbad Market Report for August 2026
The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, with shifts from July and 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 commonly are very general in nature. Thus, they will not reflect actual local housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions will enable you to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale.
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109 homes sold in Carlsbad in August (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), a decline by 15% from last month. Here are the specifics:
Single Family Homes Sold
66 (down 11%); 35 Average Days on Market; The Average Sales Price was $1,924,493 (down 16%); Average Sales Price was 97% of the original asking price.
Condos, Townhomes & Duplexes Sold
43 (down 20%); 36 Average Days on Market; The Average Sales Price was $926,301 (down 9%); Average Sales Price was 96% of the original asking price.
Overall home sales in August dropped by 15% from July. The number of single family home sales decreased substantially, while there were also fewer condo, townhome and duplex sales compared to last month. The average sales price declined for single family homes as well as for condos, townhomes and duplexes. Sales prices in August ranged from $150,000 to $3,650,000.
The average time on the market was 7 days longer than last month for single family homes, and 1 day longer for condos, townhomes, and duplexes, a minimal difference.
66 single family homes sold in August 2026, down 9 from 1 year ago. 43 condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in August 2026 compared to 33 in 2025. The average sales price year over year was down 15% for single family homes in August 2026 (the median price was up by 3%). The average sales price was down 12% for condos, townhomes and duplexes sold in August 2026 compared to 1 year ago; the median price was 10% higher in 2026.
A number of buyers decided quickly to tour listings and submit successful offers. 26% of the homes went pending in 1 week or less, a little less than last month. As a result it’s still important for homebuyers to be ready to make prompt decisions in the Carlsbad housing market.
While more than half of the buyers negotiated their home purchase prices down from list price, 34% paid listing price or higher for their homes, a little less than last month. There is still plenty of buyer competition, and it’s wise to keep this in mind when searching for your new home and planning your offer strategy.
The median sales price for single family detached homes was $1,910,000 compared to $1,975,000 in July. The median price was $890,000 for condos, townhomes and duplexes, compared to $860,000 last month.
There were 13 homes in Carlsbad at the end of August with an Active Under Contract status, compared to 17 last month. These homes are considered active but might not allow further showings or be accepting back-up offers. They are included in the statistics below.
Inventory at the end of August (200) decreased by 9% from last month (219). August list prices ranged from $500,000 to $9,995,000.
There is a 2.5 month supply of condos, townhomes and duplexes (down from 2.9 months last month), and a supply of 1.2 months for single family homes (down from 1.6 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 remains a seller’s market for condos, townhomes and duplexes.
109 new listings came on the market in August, down 11% from last month. 63 homes went pending (excluding homes that closed in August), 22% fewer than in July.
This overview of the Carlsbad housing market is based on data in the MLS. I’m happy to share other details about housing activity, including neighborhoods that may be of interest to you, such as 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 we can collaborate and create a strategy to buy your new Carlsbad home, and/or sell your current home, depending on your goals.
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