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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$2.40M

The median listing price in San Diego, CA ZIP 92109 is $2,395,000 as of July 2026.

Median rent
$3,195/mo

The median market rent in San Diego, CA ZIP 92109 is $3,195/month as of July 2026.

Days on market
364 days

The median days on market in San Diego, CA ZIP 92109 is 364 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
1.60%

At a median list price of $2,395,000 and a median rent of $3,195/month, the gross rental yield in San Diego, CA ZIP 92109 is 1.60% as of July 2026.

STR vs LTR
$6,460/mo STR · $3,195/mo LTR

In San Diego, CA ZIP 92109, median Airbnb revenue is $6,460/month compared to median long-term rent of $3,195/month as of July 2026.

San Diego, CA 92109 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 92109

Report Date: July 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
148
Active Listings
93
Sold Properties
55

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$2,395,000
Median Sold Price
$1,802,000
Median Price per Sqft
$1,196/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$3,195

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.74%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
364
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in San Diego 92109 are 6.49%, which is 0.4% higher than the 2026 low of 6.09%.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood’s primary valuation indicator, the median sold price $1,802,000, confirms recent transaction-level strength and aligns with a up price year-over-year trend while the broader market temperature remains neutral.
  2. The median days on market 364 points to slower sales velocity and suggests pricing friction or hold conditions; combined with a relatively constrained active supply in the analyzed sample, this appears to be limiting transactional liquidity rather than accelerating turnover.
  3. The median listing price $2,395,000 sits noticeably above the median sold price, which may indicate elevated seller expectations and potential negotiation room for buyers — this spread suggests pricing friction between asking and realized values.
  4. Rising financing pressure is a headwind: Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in San Diego 92109 are 6.49%, which is 0.4% higher than the 2026 low of 6.09%; at the same time median market rent $3,195 and a down rent year-over-year trend may be softening rental support for investors.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

3409 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds3 baths2,902 sqft
$6,400,000
Jun 1, 2026
$2,205/sqft
1635 days on market
5259 Pacifica Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds3 baths3,416 sqft
$4,325,000
Jun 1, 2026
$1,266/sqft
3019 days on market
1020 Archer St, San Diego, CA 92109
Premium

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

3 beds1 baths1,486 sqft
$2,549,000
Jun 1, 2026
$1,715/sqft
29 days on market
4008 Honeycutt St, San Diego, CA 92109
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds3 baths1,977 sqft
$2,075,000
May 1, 2026
$1,050/sqft
85 days on market
1021 Reed Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds2 baths1,408 sqft
$2,075,000
Jun 1, 2026
$1,474/sqft
3320 days on market
2526 Aster St, San Diego, CA 92109
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,656 sqft
$2,055,000
Apr 1, 2026
$1,241/sqft
512 days on market
665 Pacific View Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
Premium

Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.

2 beds1 baths847 sqft
$1,175,000
Apr 1, 2026
$1,387/sqft
2 days on market
1351 Missouri St, San Diego, CA 92109
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds1 baths724 sqft
$880,000
May 1, 2026
$1,215/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$7,540/mo
92109 Avg Rent
92109 Cost to Own
Rent$3,195
Own$10,735

20% down, 6.49% rate, 0.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

92109 Avg nightly rate
92109 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$377/night
Occupancy305 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 7/10/2026

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