San Diego Housing Market Heating Up This January: Why Smart Buyers and Sellers Are Moving Now

George Lorimer

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

San Diego Market Is Heating Up: Why “Spring” Starts in Late January

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As we approach the end of January 2026, I’m seeing a noticeably busier San Diego market in real life: more showings, more open house traffic, and more listings receiving multiple offers.

The Spring market isn’t a season — it’s a timeline. Most sellers need time to prep, market, and close. That typically turns into a 3–4 month runway.

List in February — you’re often aiming for a May closing.
List in March — you’re often aiming for June.

Markets don’t move in straight lines. Mortgage rates and buyer confidence can change quickly with geo-political events, financial market swings, and economic shocks. If you’re planning a move in the next few months, the time to map it out is now.

San Diego County market snapshot

Median sale price: about $900,000 (Dec 2025)
Median days on market: 42 days
Sale-to-list price ratio: 98.8%
Homes sold above list: 30.5%
Homes with price drops: 21.3%

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