The San Marcos housing market is very competitive. Homes in San Marcos receive 3 offers on average and sell in around 13 days. The median sale price of a home in San Marcos was $950K last month, up 13.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in San Marcos is $541, up 9.8% since last year.
What is the housing market like in San Marcos today?
In March 2024, San Marcos home prices were up 13.4% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $950K. On average, homes in San Marcos sell after 13 days on the market compared to 12 days last year. There were 50 homes sold in March this year, up from 46 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$949,500
+13.4% YoY | Mar 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Mar 2024
Growth
% YoY
San Marcos, CA
$949,500
+13.4%
United States
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How hot is the San Marcos housing market?
San Marcos is very competitive. Homes sell in 16.5 days.
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Calculated over the last 3 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 17 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 7 days.
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
Home offer insights for San Marcos
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in San Marcos
Recent offers
Offer Not Accepted|
6 Weeks Ago
~$700K Offer
Sold for $750K
3bd | 2ba | ~1,000sqft
Over List Price
3%
Days on Market
35
Competing Offers
10
Down Payment
~20%
Ashley Van Leuven
San Marcos Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
7 Weeks Ago
~$700K Offer
Sold for $700K
2bd | 2ba | ~1,250sqft
Over List Price
4%
Days on Market
7
Competing Offers
12
Down Payment
~20%
Marlene Gadinis
San Marcos Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
9 Weeks Ago
~$900K Offer
Sold for $950K
3bd | 2.5ba | ~2,000sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
5
Competing Offers
6
Down Payment
~10%
Matthew Simila
San Marcos Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
11 Weeks Ago
~$1.25M Offer
Sold for $1.25M
5bd | 4ba | ~3,500sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
13
Competing Offers
3
Down Payment
~30%
Stacey Studebaker
San Marcos Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
12 Weeks Ago
~$900K Offer
Sold for $900K
4bd | 2.5ba | ~1,750sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
6
Competing Offers
5
Down Payment
<10%
Matthew Simila
San Marcos Redfin Agent
View houses in San Marcos that sold recently
Recently sold homes
SOLD APR 18, 2024
$356,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,536 sq ft
650 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #259, San Marcos, CA 92078
This area's enrollment policy is not based solely on geography. Please check the school district website for more information.
GreatSchools Rating
9/10
Discovery Elementary School
Public • K-5
574
Students
23 reviews
8/10
Richland Elementary
Public • K-5
787
Students
9 reviews
7/10
Paloma Elementary School
Public • K-5
873
Students
6 reviews
6/10
San Marcos Elementary School
Public • K-5
772
Students
2 reviews
6/10
Double Peak K-8
Public • K-8
1286
Students
18 reviews
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12 elementary schools.
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on San Marcos housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in San Marcos.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Moderate
11% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
San Marcos has a moderate risk of flooding. 1,003 properties in San Marcos are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 11% of all properties in San Marcos. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
98% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
San Marcos has a major risk of wildfire. There are 18,208 properties in San Marcos that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 98% of all properties in San Marcos.