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Housing Statistics Report for San Diego County and North San Diego County October 2013

While the market is not as frenzied as it was earlier this year, the housing statistics report is still showing significant year-over price increases in both San Diego County as a whole and North County communities. Prices of single-family detached homes increased 18.75 percent in North County and 21 percent in the county as a whole from September 2012 to September 2013. In the same period, single-family attached home prices increased 30 percent in North County and 29 percent in all of San Diego County. Click on the links below the snapshot to read the full reports.

• The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – increased to $499,950 in September 2013 compared to $495,000 in August 2013.

• Detached homes in North County declined 0.87 percent in September 2013 to $570,000 compared to $575,000 in August 2013.

• Year-over median SFD price in North San Diego County jumped 18.75 percent, compared to $480,000 in September 2012 – making 14 months of year-over median price increases.

• The countywide median SFD price increased 3.32 percent in September 2013 to $449,450 compared to $435,000 reported in August 2013.

• Year-over non-North County median price jumped 23.14 percent compared to $365,000 in September 2012, the 18th straight month of year-over median price increases.

• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) increased just 0.18 percent in September 2013 compared to August 2013.

• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units fell 21.25 percent in September 2013 compared to August 2013. Year-over sold SFD units decreased 5.9 percent compared to September 2012.

• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County increased to 25 days in September 2013 compared to 21 days in August 2013.

• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County was 30 percent in September 2013.

SEPTEMBER 2013 FULL COUNTY HomeDex Report

SEPTEMBER 2013 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report

Information taken from HomeDex™ Copyright © 2012 by the North San Diego County Association of Realtors (NSDCAR). Used by permission.

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Housing Statistics Report for San Diego County and North San Diego County September 2013

Here is a snapshot of the August housing statistics with links to both the full report for San Diego County and North San Diego County. In North San Diego County, the price of a single-family detached (SFD) home continues to increase, but we are seeing slightly more inventory and longer market times than in July. In San Diego County as a whole, the median-price of an SFD home has been constant during the past three months, but increased 24 .36 percent compared to August 2012.

• The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – increased to $495,000 in August 2013 compared to $494,000 in July 2013.

• Detached homes in North County increased 1.95 percent in August 2013 to $575,000 compared to $564,000 in July 2013.

• Year-over median SFD price in North San Diego County jumped 26.10 percent, compared to $456,000 in August 2012 – making 13 months of year-over median price increases (the last six months exceeding 20 percent). August 2013 reported the highest median SFD price since late 2007.

• The countywide median SFD price remained at $435,000 in August 2013 compared to July 2013.

• Year-over non-North County median price jumped 21.17 percent compared to $359,000 in August 2012, the 17th straight month of year-over median price increases.

• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) rose 11.49 percent in August 2013 compared to July 2013.

• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units decreased 6.94 percent in August 2013 compared to July 2013. Year-over sold SFD units fell 7.71 percent compared to August 2012.

• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County increased to 21 days in August 2013 compared to 17 days in July 2013.

• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County was 33 percent in August 2013.

AUGUST 2013 FULL COUNTY HomeDex Report

AUGUST 2013 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report

Information taken from HomeDex™ Copyright © 2012 by the North San Diego County Association of Realtors (NSDCAR). Used by permission.

 

Housing Statistics Report for San Diego County and North San Diego County July 2013

Prices continue to increase, and inventory is still tight in North County and San Diego County as a whole. Here is a snapshot of the June housing reports with links to both the full statistics for San Diego County and North San Diego County.

  • The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – increased to  $495,000 in June 2013 compared to $485,000 in May 2013.
  • Detached homes in North County rose 1.71 percent in June 2013 to $565,000 compared to $555,500 in May 2013. June 2013 was the highest reported SFD median prices in North County since January 2008.
  • Year-over median SFD price in North San Diego County jumped 20.21 percent, compared to $470,000 reported in June 2012.
  • The countywide median SFD price increased 2.32 percent to $429,750 in June 2013 compared to $420,000 in May 2013.
  • Year-over non-North County median price jumped 23.49 percent compared to $348,000 in June 2012, a 15-month trend of year-over median price increases.
  • The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) rose 5.97 percent in June 2013 compared to May 2013.
  • The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units decreased 5.76 percent in June 2013 compared to May 2013. Year-over sold SFD units decreased 0.88 percent compared to June 2012.
  • Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County increased to 19 days in June 2013 compared to 18 days in May 2013.
  • The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County remained at 34 percent in June 2013.

JULY 2013 FULL County HomeDex Report

JULY 2013 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report

Information taken from HomeDex™ Copyright © 2012 by the North San Diego County Association of Realtors (NSDCAR). Used by permission.

Housing Statistics Report for San Diego County and North San Diego County June 2013

Prices are moving up, and inventory is still tight in North County and San Diego County as a whole. Here is the North County snapshot of the May housing report with a link to both the full statistics for San Diego County and North County.

• The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – increased to $485,000 in May 2013 compared to $470,000 in April 2013.

• Detached homes in North County rose 3.83 percent in May 2013 to $555,500 compared to $535,000 in April 2013.

• Year-over median SFD (single family detached) price in North San Diego County jumped 23.72 percent, compared to $449,000 reported in May 2012.

• Spring 2013 has reported the highest median prices in North County since mid-2008.

• The countywide median SFD price increased five percent to $420,000 in May 2013 compared to $400,000 in April 2013.

• Year-over non-North County median price jumped 21.74 percent compared to $345,000 in May 2012, a 14-month trend of year-over median price increases.

• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) rose 5.35 percent in May 2013 compared to April 2013.

• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 11.49 percent in May 2013 compared to April 2013. Year-over sold SFD units increased 12.54 percent compared to May 2012.

• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County decreased to 18 days in May 2013 compared to 19 days in April 2013.

• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County decreased to 34 percent in May 2013, compared to 36 percent in April 2013.

JUNE 2013 FULL County HomeDex Report

JUNE 2013 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report

Information taken from HomeDex™ Copyright © 2012 by the North San Diego County Association of Realtors (NSDCAR). Used by permission.

Housing Statistics Report for San Diego County and North San Diego County May 2013

I can’t speak for the rest of the country, but here in San Diego County we are experiencing low inventory, short market times and rising prices. Here is a snapshot of the April housing report along with two links to the full reports for both San Diego County as a whole and the North County area.

• The median price for all North County home sales – attached and detached – increased to $470,000 in April 2013 compared to $448,000 in March 2013.

• Detached homes in North County increased 1.9 percent in April 2013 to $535,000 compared to $525,000 in March 2013.

• Year-over median price in North San Diego County jumped 27.38 percent, compared to $420,000 reported in April 2012.

• April 2013 marked the highest price increase in North County since mid-2008.

• The countywide median SFD price increased 1.27 percent to $400,000 in April 2013 compared to $395,000 in March 2013.

• Year-over non-North County median price jumped 17.73 percent compared to $339,750 in April 2012.

• The number of North San Diego SFD listings (active and contingent) rose 0.76 percent in April 2013 compared to March 2013.

• The number of sold North San Diego County SFD units increased 9.03 percent in April 2013 compared to March 2013. Year-over sold SFD units increased 8.91 percent compared to April 2012.

• Median days-on-market for single-family detached homes sold in North County fell to 19 days in April 2013 compared to 26 days in March 2013.

• The HomeDex affordability percentage for all homes in North San Diego County decreased to 36 percent in April 2013, compared to 39 percent in March 2013.

May 2013 NORTH COUNTY HomeDex Report
May 2013 FULL COUNTY HomeDex Report

Information taken from HomeDex™ Copyright © 2012 by the North San Diego County Association of Realtors (NSDCAR). Used by permission.