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87 homes in 92078

Homes for Sale in 92078

San Marcos, CA

2241 Indus Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
Price cut: $75,000 (7/8)
VIRTUAL TOUR
$450,000FOR SALE
2241 Indus Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

2 beds · 3 baths · 1,158 sqft

eXp Realty of Southern Calif.

1137 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
Price cut: $104,000 (7/31)
OPEN SATURDAY, 8PM - 11PM
$1,495,000FOR SALE
1137 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078

5 beds · 3 baths · 2,963 sqft

ERA Ranch & Sea Realty

921 Estrella Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 5
Price cut: $125,713 (6/1)
VIRTUAL TOUR
$752,900FOR SALE
921 Estrella Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

3 beds · 3 baths · 1,686 sqft

California Pacific Homes, Inc

1157 San Pablo Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
VIRTUAL TOUR
$1,499,000FOR SALE
1157 San Pablo Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

2 beds · 2 baths · 2,450 sqft

Compass

1800 Windriver Street, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
VIRTUAL TOUR
$1,599,000FOR SALE
1800 Windriver Street, San Marcos, CA 92078

5 beds · 4 baths · 3,274 sqft

Select California Homes

3254 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
VIRTUAL TOUR
$870,000FOR SALE
3254 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,456 sqft

DiMarco Realty INC

2010 W San Marcos Boulevard 27, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
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$660,000FOR SALE
2010 W San Marcos Boulevard 27, San Marcos, CA 92078

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,288 sqft

HomeSmart Realty West

975 Rose Arbor Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 30
OPEN SUNDAY, 7PM - 10PM
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$1,200,000FOR SALE
975 Rose Arbor Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

3 beds · 3 baths · 2,319 sqft

Coldwell Banker West

1160 Festival Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 22
OPEN SATURDAY, 7PM - 10PM
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$1,449,000FOR SALE
1160 Festival Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,721 sqft

HomeSmart Realty West

493 Village Greens Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
VIRTUAL TOUR
$1,200,000FOR SALE
493 Village Greens Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,301 sqft

eXp Realty of Southern CA

1260 Via Portofino, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
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$1,049,000FOR SALE
1260 Via Portofino, San Marcos, CA 92078

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,542 sqft

Compass

917 Estrella Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 2
Price cut: $110,674 (6/1)
VIRTUAL TOUR
$617,900FOR SALE
917 Estrella Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sqft

California Pacific Homes, Inc

985 Tucana Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
Price cut: $170,000 (7/6)
VIRTUAL TOUR
$2,178,000FOR SALE
985 Tucana Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078

5 beds · 6 baths · 3,776 sqft

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

911 Estrella Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 5
Price cut: $97,051 (6/1)
VIRTUAL TOUR
$685,900FOR SALE
911 Estrella Road, San Marcos, CA 92078

2 beds · 3 baths · 1,425 sqft

California Pacific Homes, Inc

3383 Sherwood Lane, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
Price cut: $40,000 (8/19)
VIRTUAL TOUR
$885,000FOR SALE
3383 Sherwood Lane, San Marcos, CA 92078

4 beds · 3 baths · 1,646 sqft

Engel & Volkers Dana Point

2491 Antlers Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
1 / 20
Price cut: $50,000 (7/17)
3D TOUR
$749,000FOR SALE
2491 Antlers Way, San Marcos, CA 92078

3 beds · 3 baths · 1,412 sqft

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About 92078 Real Estate

San Marcos, California
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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.

92078 Area Market Pulse

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Seller's Market

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, 47% 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.

Buyer leverageBalancedSeller leverage

Median Home Price

$850K

↑ 6% over the past year

Chart shows the median closed sale price by month

$1.1M$987.3K$865.4K$743.4K
Sep 25
Dec 25
Mar 26
Jun 26

Months of Supply

Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace

2.2 months of supply

Tight Supply

87 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.2 months of supply.

Tight (<3 mo)
Balanced (3 to 6 mo)
Ample (6+ mo)
2.2
0369+

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 ~35 days.

● Tight: strong demand● Balanced: steady pace● Ample: more choice

Sales Velocity

How fast homes are selling

Steady
FastSlow0d15d30d45d60d75d90d35.2days on market

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.

● <30d: Fast● 30-45d: Steady● 45d+: Slower

Inventory Distribution

Mixed Inventory

A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.

New
Active
Aging
Stale
30-day mark29 listings<7 days19 listings7-30 days18 listings30-60 days21 listings60+ days← Selling fastSitting longer →

About 55% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.

Under 30 days → competitive, act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in 92078 Area

Homeownership is higher than average, and most households in this area own rather than rent.

HomeownersRenters

63%

Homeowners

37%

Renters

Homeownership is 7.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)

Higher ownership rates often reflect more stable neighborhoods and longer-term residents.

30,880 households (2023)

Median Price by Bedroom

Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.

1 Bed
$259K
2 Bed
$660K
3 Bed
$796K
4 Bed
$1.2M
5 Bed
$1.6M

Each additional bedroom adds about $343K in value on average.

Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$429K)

Price Reductions

High Activity
41

41 listings have reduced their price

47% of active listings

Average reduction: 6.5% (~$55K)

A sizable share of sellers have trimmed their asking price. Those listings are the clearest place to negotiate.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes for Sale in 92078, CA

How many homes are for sale in 92078, CA?

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.

What is the median home price in 92078?

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.

How fast do homes sell in 92078?

Homes in 92078 currently average 33 days on the market, a steady pace.

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