Mira Mesa Was San Diego's Hottest Zip Code in August 2026
Every month I dig through the sold data for San Diego County to see where buyers are competing hardest. For August 2026, one neighborhood stood above the rest: Mira Mesa, zip code 92126.
The numbers
Out of 789 detached home sales across the county last month, Mira Mesa posted the strongest combination of speed, competition, and volume:
17 homes sold for a total of $19.4 million
Average sold price of $1,143,200, with a median of $1,125,000
102% of original list price on average, meaning buyers paid more than sellers asked
19 average days on market, with many homes going pending in about a week
Compare that to the county as a whole, where homes averaged 97% of original list price and 32 days on market. Mira Mesa sellers got more money, faster.
What happened on the ground
Eleven of the seventeen sales closed at or above the asking price. A few examples:
A home on Keisha Terrace listed at $1,488,800 and sold for $1,650,000, 11% over asking, in 9 days
A home on Brentford Avenue listed at $775,000 and sold for $890,000, 15% over asking, in 11 days
A home on Canright Way listed at $1,174,900 and closed at $1,237,500 in just 5 days
Even the homes that sold under list did so by small margins, and most still closed in under three weeks.
Why Mira Mesa
Mira Mesa hits a sweet spot that a lot of San Diego buyers are looking for right now. Prices sit right around the county median, so it stays within reach for dual income households and first time move up buyers. The location is central, with easy access to the tech and biotech employers in Sorrento Valley and UTC, plus Miramar and the 15 and 805 freeways. Add the schools, parks, and the steady stream of new restaurants along Mira Mesa Boulevard, and you get a neighborhood where demand consistently outpaces supply.
Honorable mentions
Old Town (92110): 10 sales at 102% of list with an average of 17 days on market
Clairemont (92117): the highest volume in the county with 41 sales, closing at 100% of list in 21 days
National City (91950): 103% of list on 7 sales, boosted by one home that sold 33% over asking
What this means for you
If you are a seller in Mira Mesa, the market is rewarding well priced, well prepared homes with multiple offers and quick closings. If you are a buyer, expect competition and be ready to move fast with a strong offer.
Want to know how your neighborhood performed in August? Reach out and I will pull the numbers for your zip code.
Data source: Paragon MLS sold report, detached residential, August 2026.
