Data sources: SDAR Monthly Indicators (Dec 2025) and Freddie Mac PMMS.
December 2025 Snapshot: What Happened in San Diego
San Diego closed out December 2025 with higher median prices year-over-year, slower sales, and longer time on market—a familiar mix of resilience in pricing with more friction in buyer activity.
Quick Numbers (Year-over-Year)
Detached (Single-Family Homes)
- Median sales price: $1,050,000 (+5.0%)
- Closed sales: 1,111 (–2.8%)
- Days on market: 44 (+10.0%)
- Inventory: 1,027 homes (–54.7%)
- Months of supply: 0.8 months (–55.6%)
Attached (Condos/Townhomes)
- Median sales price: $680,000 (+3.0%)
- Closed sales: 562 (–12.5%)
- Days on market: 51 (+24.4%)
- Inventory: 849 homes (–44.5%)
- Months of supply: 1.3 months (–40.9%)
December 2025 Home Prices in San Diego County
Prices continued to hold up well:
- Detached homes posted a $1,050,000 median price (+5.0% YoY)
- Attached homes posted a $680,000 median price (+3.0% YoY)
That’s consistent with what we’ve seen in San Diego: even when sales slow, pricing can remain firm when inventory stays tight.
December 2025 Days on Market (DOM): Buyers Took More Time
Time-to-sell increased notably:
- Detached: 44 days (+10.0% YoY)
- Attached: 51 days (+24.4% YoY)
This is one of the clearest “market temperature” signals right now: homes are still selling, but not as fast, especially in attached housing.
Demand Signals: Pending Sales (Accepted Offers)
Pending sales were mixed:
- Detached pending sales: +4.0% YoY
- Attached pending sales: –10.8% YoY
That suggests single-family demand stayed steadier heading into year-end, while condos/townhomes faced more headwinds.
Mortgage Rates (Freddie Mac PMMS)
Mortgage rates improved versus earlier parts of the year and ended December near the low end of recent ranges:
- 30-year fixed: 6.15% (week of Dec 31, 2025)
- 15-year fixed: 5.44% (week of Dec 31, 2025)
Rates remain a key swing factor for affordability and buyer urgency.
What This Means for San Diego Home Sellers
Even with longer DOM and softer sales, pricing is up and inventory is still limited, which can favor well-prepared listings.
If you’re considering selling:
- Price strategically based on recent comps (not peak headlines).
- Invest in first impressions (repairs, staging, professional photos).
- Plan for negotiation—buyers may ask for credits/rate buydowns more often when DOM rises.
If you’d like a free home valuation or a pricing strategy for your neighborhood, reach out:
Howard Smith Real Estate — (619) 417-0774
