Coastal North County San Diego

Del Mar
California

Where prestige meets the Pacific

$3.5M+
Median Home Price
4.5K
Residents
2
Miles of Coastline
Prestige · Privacy · Pacific
92014
Zip Code
A+
School Rating
68°F
Avg Temperature
KW La Jolla
Our Brokerage
$6.2K+
Avg STR Monthly
16%
5-Year Appreciation

Life in Del Mar —
The Real Story

Del Mar operates at a different altitude. With just 4,500 residents and some of the most valuable coastal real estate in San Diego County, it's a place defined by extreme scarcity and extreme desirability — a combination that has made it one of the most consistent wealth-preservation markets on the West Coast.

The Del Mar Racetrack, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Torrey Pines State Reserve, and some of the most architecturally significant homes in Southern California all coexist within this small footprint. It's not uncommon to walk from a cliffside estate to a world-class restaurant to a championship golf course in under ten minutes.

Buyers here are typically well-capitalized, private, and highly specific about what they want. The market rewards preparation — knowing the right seller, having financing structured in advance, and being ready to move when the right property appears. That's where Erin's 20+ years of relationships in this market becomes genuinely irreplaceable.

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Del Mar California coastal homes
Top 1%
San Diego
Luxury Market

Del Mar Market Update — 2026

$3.5M
Median Sale Price
Low
Inventory Level
16%
5-Year Appreciation
$6.2K+
Avg STR Monthly

Del Mar continues to be one of the most consistent performers in Coastal North County. Low inventory and strong demand keep competition fierce and prices supported through every market cycle.

Relocation demand remains elevated. Remote workers and executives from LA and the Bay Area continue to target Del Mar specifically for its lifestyle and relative value.
STR yields are exceptional. Short-term rental properties in Del Mar consistently outperform most other North County communities in occupancy and nightly rate.
Off-market is the edge. The best properties in Del Mar often trade before listing. SRG's network gives buyers access before Zillow ever knows about it.
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Browse Active Homes
in Del Mar

Live listings updated daily. For off-market properties and private sales not on Redfin, contact Erin and Mikel directly.

All Del Mar Listings → Under $4M Over $4M

Listings via Redfin · Updated daily

Want access to off-market properties? The best homes in Del Mar often move before they hit any public portal. Talk to Erin or Mikel for private access.

Ready to Find Your Place
in Del Mar?

Del Mar requires a team with real relationships in the market. Erin has been closing deals at this level for over two decades. If Del Mar is your target, a conversation with him is the most valuable first step you can take.

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Erin O'Connor

Erin O'Connor

Broker · Lead Agent

Mikel Palmerin

Mikel Palmerin

Agent · Construction

Del Mar California

Del Mar, CA 92014