Your Local Market & Lifestyle Update
Summer has officially arrived in Del Mar, bringing longer days, beautiful beach weather, and one of the most exciting seasons of the year. Whether you're keeping an eye on the local real estate market, planning your summer calendar, or simply looking for what's happening around town, we've gathered everything you need in one place.
Del Mar Market Update
Curious where the Del Mar market is headed? You're in the right place. As we move further into summer, Del Mar's detached home market continues to demonstrate resilience. Inventory remains historically low, yet buyer demand has stayed strong, creating an environment where well-priced homes continue to command significant attention.
June at a Glance: Detached Homes
June brought encouraging signs for Del Mar homeowners:
- 18 new detached listings came to market, up 28.6% from last June.
- Pending sales jumped 366.7%, with 14 homes going under contract, showing buyers remain active despite limited inventory.
- Closed sales increased 240%, rising from 5 homes last June to 17 this year.
- The median sales price climbed to $3,950,000, a 5.5% increase year over year.
- Homes sold for an average of 97.8% of their list price, reflecting continued buyer confidence.
- Most notably, inventory dropped 43.1%, leaving just 37 detached homes available compared to 65 a year ago. Months of inventory also fell from 7.6 months to just 3.7 months, reinforcing the ongoing supply shortage.
Year-to-Date Performance
While Del Mar has experienced its own unique market trends, the broader San Diego County market is telling a similar story. Looking at countywide year-to-date data through the first half of 2026, buyer activity has strengthened while the number of new listings has remained relatively flat compared to last year.
San Diego County Year-to-Date:
- Pending sales are up 15.5%.
- Closed sales have increased 1.8%.
- Median sales price has risen 4.9% to $3.46 million.
- Average sales price is up 12.1%, approaching $4.7 million.
What We're Seeing
The Del Mar market continues to favor sellers, particularly in desirable neighborhoods and competitive price points.
With inventory remaining exceptionally limited, buyers often find themselves competing for the same properties, resulting in multiple-offer situations on homes that are priced and presented well. While buyers still have opportunities, success often comes down to preparation, financing, and acting quickly when the right property becomes available.
For homeowners considering selling, today's market continues to offer an excellent opportunity to maximize value through strategic pricing, professional marketing, and strong local representation.
Data pulled from HOMEDEX.
More Than Real Estate
Investing in the Del Mar Community
Real estate is about more than buying and selling homes. It's about investing in the community you call home.
Beth is proud to stay actively involved in organizations that help make Del Mar such a special place, including:
- Del Mar Women's Collective
- Del Mar Village Association (DMVA)
- Rotary Club of Del Mar
- Proud recipient of the 2025 Rotarian of the Year award
Staying engaged locally allows us to better serve our clients while helping strengthen the community we all love.
Summer Fun
Your Local Event Guide
July is one of the best months to be in Del Mar. From Opening Day at the races to concerts, wine dinners, farmers markets, and oceanfront live music, there's something happening nearly every day.
The Highlight of the Month
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Summer Meet
Opening Day: Friday, July 17
One of Del Mar's most iconic traditions returns for another unforgettable season.
Don't miss:
- Opening Day at the Races
- Palm Royale by the Sea, The Original Opening Day After Party
Featured July Events
July 28
Weekly Favorites*
Saturdays
- Del Mar Farmers Market | Noon
- Monarch Ocean Pub, Live Music & Sunsets on the Deck | 3 PM
- Seaside Sessions at Del Mar Plaza | 5 PM
- Live Music in the Living Room | 7 PM
Sundays
- Monarch Ocean Pub Brunch | 9 AM
- L'Auberge Oceanview Brunch with Live Music | 11 AM
- Monarch Ocean Pub, Live Music & Sunsets on the Deck | 3 PM
- Adelaide, Sinatra Sundays with Roman Palacios | 5:30 PM
Mondays
- Mezcal Mondays at En Fuego | 4 PM
Tuesdays
- Taco Tuesday at En Fuego | 4 PM
Wednesdays
- Adelaide, The Social Shucker
- Monarch Ocean Pub, Live Music & Sunsets on the Deck | 3 PM
- Acoustic Wednesdays with Michael Tiernan & Friends at En Fuego | 6:30 PM
Thursdays
- Seaside Sessions at Del Mar Plaza | 5 PM
- Latin Thursdays at L'Auberge | 6 PM
- Live Music in the Living Room | 6 PM
Fridays
- Monarch Ocean Pub, Live Music & Sunsets on the Deck | 3 PM
- Live Music in the Living Room | 7 PM
*Events pulled from Del Mar Village Association.
Your Del Mar Real Estate Resource
Whether you're curious about your home's current value, considering buying or selling, or simply have questions about the Del Mar market, we're always happy to help.
Our goal is to provide thoughtful guidance, local expertise, and personalized service every step of the way. As Del Mar residents and real estate professionals, we're passionate about helping our clients make confident decisions while staying connected to everything that makes this community so special.
When you think of Del Mar, think of us.
