Del Mar real estate agent for buying, selling, and ADUs.
I’m Zach, a real estate broker at Utmost. I’ve personally closed $201 million in home sales across 267 transactions, I work with Del Mar buyers and sellers, from cottages near the beach to hillside homes with ocean views, and I help owners plan ADUs here too.
Market figures: Redfin, 92014, September 2026. Updated monthly.
Zach's track record
The Del Mar housing market
In September 2026, the median home in 92014 sold for $3,120,583, up 39.3% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 43 days, for 98.5% of list price on average, and 45 homes sold, up from 33 a year before. With this few sales, the median can swing a lot depending on which homes sold.
If you’re selling
More homes are selling than last year, and the median price is well above a year ago. Homes here take about six weeks to sell, so pricing from the right nearby sales and launching ready to show matter.
If you’re buying
92014 ranges from beach cottages and condos near Camino del Mar to larger homes in the hills and in Del Mar Heights. Get pre-approved, and know that most homes sell a little under list price after about six weeks.
If you own and want more income
Many Del Mar lots can add a detached ADU or a JADU inside the home. Del Mar sits in the Coastal Zone, so plan for a coastal permit and check bluff, slope, and view rules before you design.
Del Mar neighborhoods
The Village
Homes, condos, shops, and restaurants along Camino del Mar, a short walk from Powerhouse Park and the beach.
Beach Colony
Homes on narrow streets west of the railroad tracks at the north end of town, steps from the sand and close to the San Dieguito River mouth.
The Del Mar hills
Hillside streets east of Camino del Mar with single-family homes, many with ocean or lagoon views, near Crest Canyon and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
Del Mar Heights
Part of 92014 inside the City of San Diego, with single-family homes on the mesa south of Del Mar along Del Mar Heights Road, near I-5 and Torrey Pines.
Schools: most Del Mar homes are in the Del Mar Union School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District. Check boundaries for a specific address on the district site.
Del Mar puts the beach, the village, and the fairgrounds within a few minutes of home, with an easy drive on I-5 to Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, and La Jolla. I’ll help you find the street that fits.
Adding an ADU in Del Mar
Del Mar is its own city, so ADUs follow the City of Del Mar’s rules, which are stricter than many nearby cities. Here is what shapes most projects.
- How many: a single-family lot can usually add one ADU plus one JADU of up to 500 square feet inside the home. A detached ADU can be paired with a JADU, but an attached ADU can’t.
- Size and height: a new ADU can be up to 850 square feet, or 1,000 square feet with more than one bedroom. Detached ADUs are generally limited to 16 feet tall, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks.
- Coastal permit: Del Mar is in the Coastal Zone, so most new ADUs need an administrative coastal development permit, with notice mailed to neighbors and sent to the Coastal Commission.
- Bluffs, slopes, and rentals: ADUs aren’t allowed on beaches, wetlands, or in bluff setbacks, height drops to 14 feet in the bluff, slope, and canyon overlay, and rentals must be longer than 30 days.
- Rules change, so confirm details with the City of Del Mar before you design.
What clients say
“The process of selling our home was incredibly smooth and not stressful one bit because of Zach! Our house was only on the market for 4 days and we got $50,000 over asking!”
“This was our 3rd time selling a home and Zach was the best agent we've ever worked with. He has a dialed in process, he's organized and he's data driven.”
“We were told not to expect a “deal”—just to get in the market and start building equity. But Zach found us a steal.”
Del Mar questions
Who is a good real estate agent in Del Mar?
Look for an agent who knows Del Mar values street by street, has strong reviews, and has a clear plan for pricing or offers. I’m a real estate broker who has personally closed $201 million in home sales across 267 transactions, and I have a 5.0-star rating from 163 Google reviews.
How much is my Del Mar home worth?
It depends on recent sales of similar homes near yours. The median home in 92014 sold for $3,120,583 in September 2026, but values vary a lot between condos near the village, homes in Beach Colony, and hillside homes with ocean views. Request a free value analysis and I’ll price your home from nearby sold homes.
How long does it take to sell a home in Del Mar?
Homes in 92014 sold in a median of 43 days in September 2026. Most sellers spend another two to three weeks getting ready to list, and escrow usually takes about 30 days after an offer is accepted.
Can I build an ADU on my Del Mar property?
Many single-family lots in Del Mar can add an ADU of up to 850 square feet, or 1,000 square feet with more than one bedroom, plus a JADU of up to 500 square feet, under City of Del Mar rules. The coastal permit, height limits, and bluff or slope setbacks are the details to check first.
Is all of 92014 in the City of Del Mar?
No. 92014 covers the City of Del Mar plus Del Mar Heights and nearby areas in the City of San Diego. Check which city an address is in, because ADU, permit, and coastal rules differ between the two.
Can you help me sell my Del Mar home and buy my next one?
Yes. I coordinate both sides so your sale and purchase line up, and as a licensed loan originator I can help you understand financing for the next home.
Buying or selling in Del Mar?
Start with a value analysis from recent Del Mar sales, or call me to talk through your plans.