Bottom Line Up Front
Zero attached properties closed in San Diego Country Estates during May 2026 after accounting for one MLS listing that was reclassified from attached to detached property type. Months with zero attached closings are not unusual on the SDCE attached side, where the 24-month average runs around two per month with regular variance. The 6-month trailing window through May 2026 shows 10 actual attached sales at a $474,950 median sold price and 34 day median time on market.
The structural story is the split between the two SDCE markets. Detached homes are firmly in seller's territory at 2.6 months supply. Attached properties sit in balanced-market territory at roughly 4.2 months supply. Buyers and sellers on each side are operating under different conditions and should not assume what is true on one side applies to the other.
What sold in SDCE condos in May 2026
Zero attached properties closed in San Diego Country Estates during May 2026.
One MLS listing that was originally categorized as an attached property type was subsequently reclassified as a detached single-family home. That sale is therefore not counted in this attached-properties report. The reclassification is a real-data reminder that MLS property type fields are agent-entered and occasionally need to be verified manually.
Months of zero closings on the SDCE attached side are not unusual. The 24-month average sales pace runs around two per month, with several months across that period registering zero closings. This is exactly why the standard reporting window for the condo and townhome report uses 6 trailing months rather than the 30-day window used for detached homes. Without that wider lens, single-month variability creates a misleading picture in either direction.
The 6-month trailing window
Looking at the December 2025 through May 2026 window, here is what the SDCE attached market actually did.
| Metric | Trailing 6 months (Dec 2025 - May 2026) |
|---|---|
| Attached properties closed | 10 |
| Median sold price | $474,950 |
| Average sold price | $445,910 |
| Price range | $365,000 to $515,000 |
| Median days on market | 34 |
| Median price per square foot | $296 |
| Median sold-to-list price ratio | 100.0% |
The 100 percent median sold-to-list ratio is worth highlighting. Even in a market with healthy inventory levels, attached properties that were priced correctly sold at or near their asking price. The wider sales spread by dollar (some units below 95 percent of list, some above 105 percent) reflects the variety of attached inventory in SDCE rather than any directional buyer or seller pressure.
Days on market is more dispersed. Two recent sales closed in 2 days. Two others took more than 150 days to find a buyer. The median of 34 captures the middle, but the spread suggests the market rewards correctly-priced fresh listings and punishes overpriced ones with extended time on market.
Months supply of inventory in SDCE condos
Months supply of inventory is more useful as a stable measurement when the window is wider than a single month, which is why the calculation for SDCE attached properties uses the 6-month average sales pace rather than the latest single month. This matters even more in months like May 2026 where no attached sales closed at all; a single-month calculation would be undefined.
For SDCE attached properties at the end of May 2026:
- Active listings at month end: 7
- 6-month average sales pace: 10 sales / 6 months = 1.67 sales per month
- Months supply of inventory: 7 / 1.67 = 4.2 months
This is the first month I am tracking MSI for SDCE attached properties as a published metric in the monthly report. Each future month will add a data point. A single month of movement is rarely a trend; I look for 4 to 6 months heading the same direction before reading any shift as meaningful.
Two SDCE markets, two different stories
Same community. Same homeowner association. Same equestrian community amenities and golf course. Two markets running in parallel.
Detached homes (May 2026): 2.6 months supply, firmly seller's-market territory.
Attached properties (May 2026, 6-month basis): 4.2 months supply, balanced-market territory.
The gap is structural, not accidental. Inventory has loosened on the attached side relative to demand in ways that have not happened on the detached side. Buyers and sellers should plan for the conditions of their specific product type, not for SDCE as a whole.
What this means for SDCE condo sellers
The honest read for someone considering selling an attached property in SDCE this summer.
Pricing matters more than market timing. The 100 percent median sold-to-list ratio tells you that correctly-priced units find buyers. The wide spread in days on market tells you that aggressively-priced units sit. There is no rising tide here lifting all attached properties; pricing discipline is the variable that separates outcomes.
Plan for 30+ days on market, with significant variance. Roughly half of recent sales closed in under 34 days. The other half took longer. Some took much longer. Build that range into your timeline expectations rather than planning for a quick contract.
Your property type matters. The two SDCE attached areas (Golf Course Villas and Condos, and Ramona Oaks Park Condos) and the various subsections within them (Davis Cup, Country Villa, Green Haven) all have their own micro-dynamics. The community-wide 6-month median masks variation by location, building, and unit type. Get a property-specific assessment rather than relying on the aggregate.
What this means for SDCE condo buyers
The mirror image for the buyer side.
Inventory is healthier on the attached side than on the detached side. You have 7 currently-active listings to consider, with some additional Pending properties that may fall back into Active status if their contracts terminate. Buyers willing to be patient and selective have real choice in this segment.
The 100 percent median sold-to-list ratio means most sellers are not significantly discounting their list prices, but they also are not commonly getting bidding wars. Reasonable offers based on comparable sales tend to land. The wide days-on-market spread tells you that some listings have been sitting and may have flexibility on price after extended time on market.
If you have been waiting for SDCE attached inventory to loosen, this is roughly that environment. The structural difference between attached and detached SDCE markets is meaningful, and it favors attached buyers right now in ways it does not favor detached buyers.
Frequently asked questions
How many condos and townhomes sold in San Diego Country Estates in May 2026?
Zero attached properties closed in San Diego Country Estates during May 2026 after accounting for one MLS listing that was reclassified from attached to detached property type. Months with zero attached closings are not unusual in the SDCE attached market, which averages around two sales per month over a 24-month window. This is why the standard reporting window for this report uses 6 trailing months.
What is the median sold price for SDCE condos and townhomes?
Over the 6-month trailing window from December 2025 through May 2026, the median sold price for SDCE attached properties was $474,950. Ten attached properties closed during that window. The price range was $365,000 to $515,000, with most sales clustered between $415,000 and $505,000.
What is the current months supply of inventory for SDCE condos?
SDCE attached properties had 7 active listings at the end of May 2026 against a 6-month average sales pace of 1.67 sales per month, which produces a 4.2 month months supply of inventory reading. That is within balanced-market territory of 3 to 6 months. This contrasts with the SDCE detached market at 2.6 months supply, which is firmly seller's territory.
Why is the SDCE condo market different from the detached market?
Inventory and demand have moved at different paces on the two sides of the SDCE market. The detached side has tight inventory and strong buyer interest, producing seller's-market conditions. The attached side has more inventory relative to demand, producing balanced-market conditions. Buyers and sellers on each side are operating in different environments and should not assume what is true on one side is true on the other.
Should I list my SDCE condo now or wait?
That depends on your specific situation. The 6-month trailing data shows attached properties selling at or near asking price with median time on market around 34 days. Well-priced units that show well still find their buyers. The honest broker answer is that the data does not push you to list before you are ready, but it also does not give you a clear reason to wait.
Buying or selling an SDCE condo?
The 6-month average is just an average. Your specific unit and your specific situation are not. I will give you an honest assessment of where your property sits in the current SDCE attached market, including telling you if waiting makes more sense than listing.