Is San Diego a buyer's or seller's market right now?

San Diego is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for San Diego is 62/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in San Diego?

The median home price in San Diego is $287,000, up 523.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $155. Homes sell in a median of 12 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in San Diego, Texas?

On a $287,000 home in San Diego, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,610 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $22,960 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,611, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,111 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional San Diego agent?

A traditional San Diego listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,610 on a $287,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $7,611–$5,111 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in San Diego?

The median home in San Diego currently spends 12 days on the market before going under contract, down 117% from last year. At a 100.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Texas?

No. Texas does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $287,000 home, that could save you up to $5,111.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $8,610 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in San Diego, Texas?

The median home in San Diego sells for $287,000 with prices up 523.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,610 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,111.

San Diego Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

62out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

62/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The San Diego market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 523.9% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.7% of asking — sellers are getting 0.7% above list on average. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 975% above the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

12 median days on market — 106 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Texas average is 22%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$287,000

+523.9%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

-117%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$155

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

100.7%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Balanced

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

100%

Strong demand

12-Month Price Trend

$65,000 → $287,000

▲341.5%

$250K$200K$150K$100K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in San Diego?

The average San Diego homeowner saves $5,111 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $287,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

Your San Diego home value

$287,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,610

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in San Diego?

The total cost to sell a house in San Diego in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,610 with a traditional 3% commission on a $287,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,610	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,0362.8% avg	$5,740~2% avg	$5,740~2% avg	$8,0362.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,305	$4,305	$4,305	$4,305
Total cost	$20,951	$13,544	$11,044	$12,341
Net proceeds	$266,049	$273,456	$275,956	$274,659
You save	—	$7,407	$9,907	$8,610No support