Clairemont 92117 Housing Market: What Homes Sold For in August 2026
The median sale price in Clairemont (ZIP 92117) was $1,159,498 in August 2026, up 12.7% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Homes sold in a median of 15 days, and the typical sale closed right at asking price.
The short answer
- Median sale price: $1,159,498, up 12.7% from a year earlier.
- Homes sold: 125, up 16.4% from a year earlier.
- Median days on market: 15, down 11 days from a year earlier.
- Sale-to-list price ratio: 100.0%, up 2.2 points.
Clairemont 92117 by the numbers
| Measure | August 2026 | Change from a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,159,498 | Up 12.7% |
| Homes sold | 125 | Up 16.4% |
| Median days on market | 15 | Down 11 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.0% | Up 2.2 points |
One flag on the data. Redfin's page lists two different year-over-year price changes, 12.7% in the body of the page and 8.8% in its page description. I used the body figure. Check the page for the latest before you quote either.
What stands out
The speed is the story. A median of 15 days is 11 days quicker than a year earlier, and the sale-to-list ratio rose 2.2 points to exactly 100.0%. When the typical home sells at asking in about two weeks, buyers who wait a weekend to decide can lose the house.
Prices are up 12.7% and sales are up 16.4%. Buyers showed up, and sellers got what they asked. My read is that Clairemont is one of the busier markets among the ZIP codes I cover. In Pacific Beach, by comparison, homes took longer to sell, as I wrote in my Pacific Beach 92109 market post. La Mesa's 91941 also moved quickly, and you can see it in my La Mesa 91941 post.
A short history of Clairemont
A City of San Diego planning report says early subdivisions in the 1880s happened in the Morena district at the southwest edge. Significant growth began in 1937 with Bay Park Village, which the report describes as built to Federal Housing Administration guidelines. The rest of Clairemont became one of San Diego's first post-World War II suburban developments, with many homes built in the 1950s through the 1970s.
The City's profile page describes the community as about 13.3 square miles, with developed areas on mesas separated by canyons. San Clemente Canyon runs along the north and Tecolote Canyon runs through the center. Some western neighborhoods have views of Mission Bay and the Pacific. It names major commercial centers at Clairemont Drive and Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, and at Balboa Avenue and Genesee Avenue.
The trolley and the plan update
The staff report says three MTS Trolley stations on the Blue Line sit within reach of the community: Balboa Avenue, Clairemont Drive and Tecolote Road. The City's profile says the trolley runs from Downtown to Clairemont and on to the University area, with stops that connect Old Town, UC San Diego and Westfield UTC. If you're curious how the University side is changing, read my UTC and University City guide.
The City is also updating Clairemont's community plan. The report says the current plan dates to 1989. It estimates about 33,300 homes in Clairemont today and says the update would leave room for about 14,000 more homes than the current plan's capacity. It puts the household population at about 80,000 now and about 119,000 at full buildout. The report also says the plan does not require any new development to happen, so those are limits on what could be built, not predictions.
The staff report is dated October 2025 and was a recommendation to the City Council. The City's profile page now lists the plan as adopted in December 2025. Since the two documents were written at different times, check the City's page for the latest status.
What a monthly payment could look like
Here's a rough example. Say you buy at the August median of $1,159,498, put 20% down ($231,900) and finance $927,598 for 30 years at 7.40%, the Freddie Mac average from October 8, 2026. The principal and interest payment comes to about $6,423 a month, before property tax, insurance and any HOA dues. A loan of that size may be priced differently from the Freddie Mac average, so call a lender for a real quote. For how property tax works, read my Prop 13 guide.
What these numbers can't tell you
A ZIP code median mixes houses, condos and townhomes of very different sizes and conditions. Clairemont also covers a lot of ground, with mesas, canyon edges and bay-view areas, and those can price differently.
This is not a guarantee
These numbers describe one month. They don't predict the next one, and they don't tell you what any one home is worth. Fast markets can cool, and a sale at asking in August doesn't mean the same house sells that way in October.
My advice for San Diego buyers
- In a market where homes sell in about two weeks, have your loan approval ready before you tour.
- Look at recent sales of homes like yours within a few blocks.
- Many homes here were built in the 1950s through 1970s, so ask about the roof, plumbing, electrical and sewer line.
- Check the home's distance to a trolley station if transit matters to you, since not all of Clairemont is close to one.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in Clairemont 92117?
Redfin reported a median sale price of $1,159,498 for ZIP 92117 in August 2026, up 12.7% from a year earlier. Redfin's page summary gave a different year-over-year figure, so check the page for the latest.
How fast are homes selling in Clairemont?
Redfin reported a median of 15 days on market for August 2026, which is 11 days faster than a year earlier. The sale-to-list price ratio was 100.0%.
When was Clairemont built?
A City of San Diego report says significant growth began in 1937 with Bay Park Village, and that much of the rest of Clairemont became one of San Diego's first post-World War II suburban developments, with many homes built in the 1950s through 1970s.
What is the Clairemont community plan update?
The City's staff report says it replaces a plan from 1989. It estimates about 33,300 homes today and room for about 14,000 more homes than the current plan allows, and it states the plan does not require any new development to happen.
About the author
Trevor Landress is a San Diego REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker West (DRE# 02126901). He was born and raised in San Diego and has been licensed since 2021. Trevor helps homeowners sell, guides first-time buyers through the home buying process and assists investors with their next acquisition. His work includes negotiating offers, analyzing market trends, building pricing strategies and running marketing campaigns for his listings.
He serves clients across San Diego County, from coastal communities like La Jolla, Del Mar and Carlsbad to neighborhoods inland. Trevor is part of the Campbell Group, a three-generation real estate team, and he and the Campbell Group consistently rank as a top producing team at Coldwell Banker West each month. He writes these guides to help San Diego buyers and sellers navigate an ever-changing market. To talk through your plans, call or text (619) 402-4614 or contact Trevor Landress.
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