Arrington Market Review

WEEKLY SAN DIEGO REAL ESTATE UPDATES | April 1st, 2026

San Diego home prices are still rising… just barely. The latest Case Shiller data shows prices up just 1.2% year-over-year in February — the slowest pace since 2023. While values aren’t dropping, the days of rapid appreciation are behind us for now.

With mortgage rates still hovering around 7%, affordability is the dominant story. Buyers who can purchase are highly motivated — but the pool is smaller than it was a few years ago.

What This Means for You:

If you’re a seller, pricing right from the start matters more than ever. Overpriced homes are sitting. Well-priced homes are still moving.

If you’re a buyer, today’s slower appreciation means you have more time to make a thoughtful decision — and more room to negotiate than in years past.

San Diego Market Snapshot — March 2026

Median Home Price: $935,000

Active Listings: Up 18% year-over-year

Days on Market: 24 (vs. 18 last year)

Sale-to-List Ratio: 98.2%

Months of Supply: 2.8 months

We’re in a transitional market. Not a buyer’s market, not a seller’s market — a balanced market where both sides have to show up prepared.

If you’re curious what your home is worth in today’s market, or you want to know what’s realistically available in your price range, I’m happy to walk you through it with no pressure.

Just reply to this email or give me a call — I’m always here to help.

Warm regards,

Zach Arrington

ZA Realty Group | Compass

619-888-0467