La Jolla Home Prices: What the Market Data Shows

by Trevor Landress

La Jolla home prices look different depending on which number you read. At the time this article was written, Redfin reported a median sale price of $2,450,000 for August 2026, down 1.8% from a year earlier. Zillow put the typical La Jolla home value at $2,414,653 on August 31, 2026, up 5.7%. One goes down and one goes up, and both can be right.

The short answer

At the time this article was written, Redfin showed a La Jolla median sale price of $2,450,000, down 1.8% from a year earlier.
Zillow's typical home value was $2,414,653 on August 31, 2026, up 5.7%.
Redfin showed homes selling at 97.4% of list price, with a median of 33 days on the market, in August 2026.
Zillow counted 200 homes for sale in La Jolla on August 31, 2026.
The City of San Diego describes La Jolla as about 99% built out, so most new homes come from infill.

La Jolla at a glance

Here is what the two sources showed at the time this article was written. I use both because each tells part of the story.

Measure	Figure	Source and period
Median sale price	$2,450,000	Redfin, August 2026
Change from a year earlier	Down 1.8%	Redfin, August 2026
Median days on market	33 (38 a year earlier)	Redfin, August 2026
Sale price compared with list price	97.4%	Redfin, August 2026
Typical home value	$2,414,653	Zillow, August 31, 2026
Change from a year earlier	Up 5.7%	Zillow, August 31, 2026
Homes for sale	200	Zillow, August 31, 2026
New listings	55	Zillow, August 31, 2026
Median days to pending	29	Zillow, August 31, 2026

Why one number is down and the other is up

Redfin's median sale price looks only at homes that closed. If more modest homes sold in a month, the median can slip, even when the market overall is steady. Zillow's typical home value is built from many homes, whether they sold or not, so it moves more smoothly. When the two disagree, I do not pick a winner. I treat it as a sign that La Jolla is a mixed market, where a lot depends on the exact home.

That is why I ask for sold comparisons before I talk price. Ask for recent sales of homes with a similar size, condition, lot and location. Home types can price very differently, so compare condos with condos, townhomes with townhomes and houses with houses. My guide on how much your home is worth in San Diego shows the same method from the seller's side.

Listing price is not sale price

Zillow showed a median list price of $2,848,000 on August 31, 2026, and a median sale price of $2,310,000 for July 31, 2026. It is tempting to subtract one from the other. Please do not. They cover different months and different groups of homes, so the gap does not tell you how much to offer. A better clue is the sale-to-list ratio. Redfin showed 97.4% for August, and Zillow's page showed a ratio of about 97.2% for July (0.972). Both point to homes selling a little under list price on average.

Redfin also reported that about 16.5% of La Jolla homes sold above list price, according to its August 2026 page. So some homes still draw strong offers. If that happens to you, read Coronado real estate: prices and what to know to see how I handle another high-priced market, and plan your walk-away number before you bid.

How much is for sale?

Zillow counted 200 homes for sale and 55 new listings on August 31, 2026. For a place as large and varied as La Jolla, that is not a lot of choice.

The City of San Diego's community profile says La Jolla is about 99% built out and that most new development is infill, meaning it happens on land that is already developed. The plan covers about 5,718 acres and was adopted on November 4, 2003. With little open land left, new homes may come from tear-downs and remodels, not new neighborhoods. That is the city's description, and the page is not dated, so check with the city for current rules before you plan a remodel. The profile also mentions an advisory board for the La Jolla Shores Planned District, so ask which rules apply to a specific address.

What to do with this data

Pick a price range, then ask for sold homes in that range from the last six months.
Compare the same home types. A condo and a house tell you different things. If you want a smaller coastal market to compare, see Del Mar real estate.
Look at days on market. Redfin's 33 days and Zillow's 29 days to pending suggest a steady pace, not a frenzy.
Ask about HOA dues and special assessments for condos and townhomes.
Check your down payment plan. My guide on how much down payment you need in San Diego can help.

This is not a guarantee

Both sources update often, and the numbers above are a snapshot from late summer 2026. Redfin's page did not label the period for some of its shares and counts, so I used only the figures it labeled with a month. A median can also swing when few homes sell. I am a REALTOR, not an appraiser, so use sold comparisons and a lender's quote for your own decision.

My advice for San Diego buyers

Read at least two sources before you trust a price number.
Compare similar home types, sizes and conditions.
Do not subtract list prices from sale prices across different months.
Check city rules before you plan any remodel.
Know your walk-away number before you tour.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in La Jolla?

At the time this article was written, Redfin reported a median sale price of $2,450,000 for August 2026, down 1.8% from a year earlier. Zillow put the typical home value at $2,414,653 on August 31, 2026.

Are La Jolla home prices going up or down?

The sources point in different directions. At the time this article was written, Redfin showed the median sale price down 1.8% from a year earlier, while Zillow's typical home value was up 5.7% as of August 31, 2026.

How long does it take to sell a home in La Jolla?

At the time this article was written, Redfin showed a median of 33 days on the market in August 2026, and Zillow showed 29 days to pending as of August 31, 2026.

How many homes are for sale in La Jolla?

At the time this article was written, Zillow showed 200 homes for sale and 55 new listings on August 31, 2026. The City of San Diego describes La Jolla as about 99% built out.

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.

How I help San Diego home buyers

I guide buyers through the home buying process, from getting ready to make an offer to negotiating terms and reaching the closing table.

How I help San Diego home sellers

I help sellers set a price, prepare and market their home, and work through offers and negotiations to closing.

To talk through your plans, call or text (619) 402-4614 or contact Trevor Landress.

Sources

This guide is general information for San Diego home buyers. It is not legal, tax, lending or financial advice. I am a REALTOR, not an attorney, tax advisor, insurance agent or lender, so please check the details of your own situation with the right professional.