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Lake San Marcos, CA real estate

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Lake San Marcos real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Lake San Marcos real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Median sale price
$929K
+3.4% from Q2 '26
Median list price
$1.1M
+1.2% from Q2 '26
Active listings
50
-14% from Q2 '26
Homes sold
41
+5.1% from Q2 '26
New pendings
39
+5.4% from Q2 '26
New listings
33
-8.3% from Q2 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Lake San Marcos

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Lake San Marcos Q3 '21 Q3 '22 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Q3 '25 Q2 '26 Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $826K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $716K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $825K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $925K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $860K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $971K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $877K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $888K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $937K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $858K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $805K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $928K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $875K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $950K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $865K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $1M Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $1.1M Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $890K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $1M Median sale price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $899K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $749K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $799K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $899K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $925K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $799K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $910K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $897K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $970K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $799K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $905K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $800K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $980K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $995K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $895K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $949K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $1.1M Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $1.1M Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $904K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $947K Median list price in Apr 2026 - Jun 2026: $1.1M Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $826K Median list price $749K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $716K Median list price $799K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $825K Median list price $899K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $925K Median list price $925K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $860K Median list price $799K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $971K Median list price $910K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $877K Median list price $897K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $888K Median list price $970K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $937K Median list price $799K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $858K Median list price $905K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $805K Median list price $800K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $928K Median list price $980K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $875K Median list price $995K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $950K Median list price $895K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $865K Median list price $949K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $1M Median list price $1.1M Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $1.1M Median list price $1.1M Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $890K Median list price $904K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $1M Median list price $947K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median sale price $899K Median list price $1.1M
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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25
50
75
100

Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jun 2026 - Aug 2026).

Inventory in Lake San Marcos has tightened notably in this rolling three-month view, with active listings down more than a third year over year and new listings also falling sharply. Even with fewer homes coming to market, closed sales are up over 20 percent from a year ago and pending sales have inched higher, signaling solid buyer demand.

Pricing is showing mixed signals in response to these shifts, as the typical home value is down significantly year over year while the median list price has risen double digits over the same period. At the same time, the share of homes selling above list has edged lower and the average sale-to-list ratio has dipped slightly, indicating buyers have gained a bit more negotiating room than last year.

Speed and supply metrics underline that Lake San Marcos is still tilted toward sellers, with months of supply plunging compared with a year ago and the market gauge firmly in seller’s market territory. Yet median days on market have only improved slightly year over year, suggesting buyers are taking a bit more time to make decisions. In this kind of nuanced environment, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an experienced local agent who understands these trends.



Learn more about what Lake San Marcos has to offer.

Lake San Marcos offers its residents a welcoming, active community with lakefront recreation, convenient amenities, and abundant outdoor spaces.

Lake San Marcos is a small, master-planned community organized around a scenic private lake, with easy access to nearby San Marcos and Carlsbad. Residents value its manageable size, mild climate, and strong focus on recreation and everyday convenience.

Life here revolves around the water and nearby golf courses. The centrally located Lakehouse Hotel & Resort and Lake San Marcos Marina offer boating, kayak rentals, and lakeside dining, which gives the community a resort-style feel without sacrificing practicality. Walkable pockets connect condos, townhomes, and single family neighborhoods to parks, clubhouse facilities, and casual restaurants.

Daily needs are straightforward. Shopping, groceries, and services cluster along Rancho Santa Fe Road and within a short drive to Escondido. Families appreciate access to the San Marcos Unified School District, nearby Cal State San Marcos, and public amenities like San Marcos Community Center. Golfers are drawn to St. Mark Golf Club, and walkers enjoy paths near the lake and connections toward North County.

Housing in Lake San Marcos includes 55 plus communities, lakefront properties, and low maintenance homes popular with both downsizers and busy professionals. A knowledgeable local agent can explain HOA structures, lake rights, and neighborhood differences, helping you avoid surprises. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with Lake San Marcos real estate agents who understand these details and can reduce stress at every step.

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“Our estate home in Scripps Ranch, San Diego was on the market with another realtor from March through June this year We really liked that realtor, but the home did not sell External economic conditions made it very difficult to sell homes in Scripps Ranch priced in the 1.8 to $2,000,000 category We had known Chad since before our home went on the market, but did not choose him as the listing agent initially After our contract with our agent expired, we had Chad list our home, and he sold it in 10 days! His professionalism, sensitivity to our needs, and market understanding are absolutely second to none Chad connected us with his corporate EXP marketing network and conducted all showings and communication with prospective buyers and agents personally In addition to being a licensed real estate agent, Chad is a certified financial planner with an MBA in business We're happy to recommend Chad without reservation and are confident he will perform exceptionally for you and he has for us”

Joel Siegel · San Diego, CA

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eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
“Our agent, Jocelyn, was great. She worked with us very closely and was able to quickly answer any questions we had and to help resolve any issues that came up. She's the best and my family was very fortunate to have her by our side when it came to the unpleasant task of trying to sell a piece of real estate, which was given to us due to the recent passing of our mother. Thanks again!”

Thomas W. · San Diego, CA

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J&S Realty
“Corey has helped my wife and I with three transactions now, and every time he shows up for us. Being from Hawaii, trust and relationships matter a lot to us and Corey treats us like ohana. He understands the San Diego market, gives honest advice, and always looks out for our long-term goals, not just the deal. He communicates clearly, negotiates hard when needed, and makes the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. We’re grateful to have someone we trust on our side and would recommend him to anyone buying or selling in San Diego. Mahalo, Jason and Ashley....”

Jason Valentin · Escondido, CA

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Pabalyn Properties
“Working with Patty Reyes was truly one of the best decisions we made during our home buying journey. Patty helped us purchase our home in May 2025, and from start to finish she was nothing short of exceptional. Patty is knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly dedicated. She took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, guided us through every step of the process with clarity and patience, and always made us feel confident in our decisions. Her attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and deep understanding of the market made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. What truly sets Patty apart is how much she genuinely cares about her clients. She was always available to answer questions, explain options, and advocate for us every step of the way. We never felt rushed or pressured, only supported. Thanks to Patty, we are now in a home we absolutely love. We are beyond grateful for her expertise, professionalism, and kindness.”

Regina Coronado · Chula Vista, CA

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Century 21 Affiliated
“Thomas was a great help as our realtor. When we were looking at houses he got us in to see them very quickly and was also a big help in negotiations with the sellers when we were under contract. He was always timely in responding to any questions that we had.”

Preston Patterson · Largo, FL

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The Jason Mitchell Group
“Honestly the best realtor we could've ever asked for. The process of looking for something that fits is already stressful enough but to have someone guide you step by step made it all worth it. Anne is incredible! She was on top of communicating with me and my partner, answering our emails and even phone calls whenever we needed help or even reassurance. Anne helped guide us through this terrifying yet exciting process and I would recommend her to anyone looking for the home of their dreams!”

Danie · Escondido, CA

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Century 21 Affiliated
“My experience with Mr Wili was great, his support was always professional and I recommend him 100%”

Almadelia Solano · Anza, CA

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Golden Eagle Properties
“David was very good, very knowledgeable, and everything I needed. Got me a great price - would recommend him to anybody! ”

Gerald F. · Potrero, CA

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Urban Lynx Realty, Inc.
“Mike did such a great job getting my family and I into our home. He went above and beyond to work with my lender and help me get all my paperwork needed. He worked really hard for us and I would recommend Mike to anyone who is looking to Buy or Sell a home in El Cajon! Thanks Mike!”

Alan Youssef · El Cajon, CA

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San Diego Homes Realty
“Looking for an agent with integrity, market knowledge and top notch service? Joe is your guy! Joe helped us buy our Riverside property in 2011 and sell it in 2016. Both transactions brough great value to us. Thank you. Pleasure doing business with you!”

Irina Glass · Riverside, CA

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McDermott Realty Group

Frequently Asked Questions

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