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Del Cerro Fletcher Hills

LA MESA, CA 91942

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 91942

Del Cerro · Fletcher Hills

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The LA MESA, CA real estate market (91942) currently shows 71 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 36 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 36 days on market compared to 30 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 9.9% year-over-year, from $789,000 to $711,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 40,995  ·  Density: 2,743.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $80,996

Typical home value: $644,069  ·  Homeownership: 43.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
71
⇩ 6.6% vs 76 last year
Pending
24
34% pending ratio
Median Price
$711,250
⇩ 9.9% vs $789,000 last year
Average Price
$742,775
⇩ 5.6% vs $786,536 last year
Days on Market
36
⇧ 20% vs 30 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$587
⇧ 1.6% vs $578/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,168 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 71 this year vs 76 last year
  • Days on market: 36 now vs 30 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $711,250 (-9.9% YoY)
  • Average: $742,775 (-5.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 8.7 miles — 693 listings ($573,345,226 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
91942La Mesa, CA 919420.0 mi71$50,185,640$668,725$706,840
92119San Diego, CA 921192.3 mi36$27,401,580$821,750$761,155
91945Lemon Grove, CA 919453.1 mi47$32,562,540$687,250$692,820
92120San Diego, CA 921203.3 mi70$63,606,900$841,500$908,670
92105San Diego, CA 921054.9 mi62$38,619,800$621,950$622,900
92114San Diego, CA 921145.2 mi69$52,793,970$758,500$765,130
92116San Diego, CA 921166.0 mi52$64,147,408$1,135,000$1,233,604
92104San Diego, CA 921046.7 mi65$59,064,915$799,000$908,691
92123San Diego, CA 921236.9 mi37$32,952,496$934,913$890,608
92102San Diego, CA 921027.0 mi40$32,278,760$795,475$806,969
92113San Diego, CA 921138.0 mi27$21,689,208$734,925$803,304
91950National City, CA 919508.5 mi28$19,151,608$676,175$683,986
92019El Cajon, CA 920198.7 mi89$78,890,401$739,968$886,409

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LA MESA, CA 91942?

As of March 2026, there are 71 active listings in LA MESA, CA (zip code 91942), compared to 76 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LA MESA, CA 91942?

The median listing price in LA MESA, CA 91942 is $711,250 as of March 2026, a 9.9% decrease from $789,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in LA MESA, CA?

Homes in LA MESA, CA 91942 spend an average of 36 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 30 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LA MESA, CA 91942?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, LA MESA, CA 91942 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 36 days on market compared to 30 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in LA MESA, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in LA MESA, CA 91942 save an estimated $14,225 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $711,250. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.