2 beds · 3 baths · 1,158 sqft
eXp Realty of Southern Calif.
87 homes in 92078
San Marcos, CA
2 beds · 3 baths · 1,158 sqft
eXp Realty of Southern Calif.
5 beds · 3 baths · 2,963 sqft
ERA Ranch & Sea Realty
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,686 sqft
California Pacific Homes, Inc
2 beds · 2 baths · 2,450 sqft
Compass
5 beds · 4 baths · 3,274 sqft
Select California Homes
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,456 sqft
DiMarco Realty INC
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,288 sqft
HomeSmart Realty West
3 beds · 3 baths · 2,319 sqft
Coldwell Banker West
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,721 sqft
HomeSmart Realty West
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,301 sqft
eXp Realty of Southern CA
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,542 sqft
Compass
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sqft
California Pacific Homes, Inc
5 beds · 6 baths · 3,776 sqft
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
2 beds · 3 baths · 1,425 sqft
California Pacific Homes, Inc
4 beds · 3 baths · 1,646 sqft
Engel & Volkers Dana Point
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,412 sqft
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About San Marcos: The 92078 ZIP code is in San Marcos, CA. San Marcos is a city in the North County region of San Diego County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 94,833. It is the site of California State University San Marcos and Palomar College. The city is bordered by Escondido to the east, Encinitas to the southwest, Carlsbad to the west, and Vista to the northwest. Lake San Marcos is an enclave, or county island, within the southwestern part of the city and its sphere of influence but is an unincorporated community.
Today, the 92078 area has 87 homes for sale with a median listing price of $825K. The average price per square foot is $522.
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.2 months of supply, and selling times have improved 42% versus six months ago. At the same time, 45% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$825K
↑ 6% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.2 months of supply
Tight Supply87 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.2 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~33 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 42% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 59% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in 92078 Area
Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.
63%
Homeowners
37%
Renters
Homeownership is 7.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
30,880 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $378K in value on average.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$475K)
Price Reductions
39 listings have reduced their price
45% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.4% (~$53K)
Browse homes for sale in cities near San Marcos
There are currently 87 homes for sale in 92078, ranging from $259,000 to $3,995,000. 16 of them hit the market within the last week.
The median list price in 92078 is $824,900. Price per square foot averages $522. Prices are up 6.1% compared to a year ago.
Homes in 92078 currently average 33 days on the market, a steady pace.
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