San Diego, California
Assumable homes for salein San Diego, California.
228 homes in San Diego carry an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over, with locked rates from 2.25%. Assume the seller’s mortgage instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
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San Diego assumable market
by the numbers.
Assumable mortgagesin San Diego, explained.
Every number on this page comes from the live MLS feeds UMe indexes for California, filtered to San Diego. Updated October 2026.
How assumptions work for buyersSan Diego, California has 228 homes for sale with an assumable mortgage as of October 2026: 165 VA loans and 63 FHA loans that a qualified buyer can take over at the seller's existing rate instead of financing at today's roughly 7.2%. Rates on active San Diego assumable listings start at 2.25% with a median of 5.10%; 102 listings are under 4% and 112 are under 5%.
The median assumable home in San Diego lists for $639,000, with a median of $204,803 in cash to assume, the gap between the price and the remaining loan balance. At the median assumable rate the principal-and-interest payment is about $2,608 a month versus $3,405 for the same balance at today's rate, roughly $796 kept every month and $9,557 a year. The most active San Diego ZIP codes are 92154 (40), 92101 (26), 92139 (17), 92108 (16), and 92115 (15).
UMe confirms the balance, rate, and assumability of each listing with the listing agent before marking it Certified. FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law, and you do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan. Once you are under contract, the loan servicer underwrites you rather than a new lender; most San Diego assumptions close in 45 to 90 days, and UMe tracks the file with the servicer and both agents so nothing stalls.
Homes on the marketin San Diego.
No verified listings in San Diego yet.
New assumable listings land every week across California. Search the full map, or save a San Diego search and we’ll email you the moment one appears.
Live MLS collection. Loan balances, payment estimates, and cash-to-assume amounts update with the source listing. Taxes, insurance, HOA, closing costs, and secondary financing may change the final monthly payment.
What’s in the mixin San Diego.
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for California. Updated October 2026.
- Active listings
- 228
- UMe Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.25%
- Median rate
- 5.10%
- Median list price
- $639,000
- Median cash to assume
- $204,803
San Diego listings by locked rate
- Under 4%102 homes
- 4% – 5%10 homes
- 5% – 6%18 homes
- 6% and up96 homes
San Diego listings by loan type
- VA165 homesmedian 4.08%
- FHA63 homesmedian 6.10%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
Assumable homesby San Diego ZIP code.
Each ZIP opens the San Diego map zoomed to its listings, in assumptions mode, with rate and payment filters ready.
- 92154
40 assumable homes
median 6.34% · $642,000
- 92101
26 assumable homes
median 3.36% · $558,450
- 92139
17 assumable homes
median 3.95% · $750,000
- 92108
16 assumable homes
median 5.96% · $472,000
- 92115
15 assumable homes
median 5.10% · $450,000
- 92128
14 assumable homes
median 3.79% · $709,000
- 92105
11 assumable homes
median 5.25% · $475,000
- 92114
10 assumable homes
median 3.06% · $699,900
What an assumable ratedoes to a San Diego payment.
The sliders start at the median San Diego assumable listing: $639,000 list price and a 5.10% existing rate. We compare the payment you would take over against financing the same balance with a new loan at today’s 7.20%. Principal and interest only; taxes, insurance, and HOA dues are the same either way.
The gap between price and balance is the seller’s equity: your cash to assume, or what a second loan can help cover.
32% of the price. Eligible buyers can start with as little as 5% down using a second loan for the rest.
Estimates for illustration. The real numbers depend on the loan, the servicer, and your qualification; every San Diego listing on UMe shows the actual balance, rate, and payment.
How to assumea mortgage in San Diego.
You’re not applying for a new mortgage. You’re stepping into one that already exists, at the rate it was written. Four steps, and UMe owns the hard one.
Start with pre-qualification- 01
Find a San Diego home with a locked rate.
Every listing on this page carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan. Filter the San Diego map by existing rate, monthly payment, or cash to assume instead of by list price alone.
- 02
Cover the seller’s equity.
You pay the seller the difference between the price and the remaining balance, a median of $204,803 in San Diego today. Cash, a second loan, or seller financing can bridge it.
- 03
Qualify with the servicer, not a new lender.
The current loan servicer reviews your credit, income, and debt just like a lender would. UMe prepares the file, works the servicer directly, and chases every follow-up so the 45-to-90-day timeline holds.
- 04
Close and keep the rate.
The seller’s balance, rate, and remaining term become yours. No points, no origination fee, no reset to 30 years, and a San Diego payment written in a different decade.
Assuming a mortgagein San Diego.
The numbers below come from current San Diego inventory and update as listings change.
All assumption FAQsHow many assumable homes are for sale in San Diego?
As of October 2026, UMe tracks 228 active assumable listings in San Diego. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
What types of assumable loans are available in San Diego?
Current San Diego inventory breaks down as VA (165, median 4.08%) and FHA (63, median 6.10%). FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages are assumable by law, which is why they make up nearly all assumable listings. Conventional loans usually carry a due-on-sale clause and cannot be assumed. You do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan, though the seller's entitlement stays tied up unless you substitute your own.
What is the lowest assumable mortgage rate in San Diego?
The lowest rate on an active San Diego assumable listing is 2.25%, and the median across all 228 listings is 5.10%. 102 listings are under 4% and 112 are under 5%, compared with roughly 7.2% for a new 30-year loan today.
How much can I save with a mortgage assumption in San Diego?
Across current San Diego listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $2,608 per month versus $3,405 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $796 every month, or $9,557 a year. The savings compound because you also keep the seller's remaining term instead of restarting a 30-year clock.
How much money do I need to assume a home in San Diego?
When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In San Diego that gap is currently a median of $204,803 on a median list price of $639,000. Buyers cover it with cash, a second mortgage, or seller financing; UMe can connect you with lenders who write gap loans behind an assumption.
Which San Diego ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
The San Diego ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 92154 (40), 92101 (26), 92139 (17), 92108 (16), and 92115 (15). Use the map to draw your own boundary or filter by rate, payment, and down payment inside any of them.
How long does a mortgage assumption take in San Diego?
Most FHA and VA assumptions close in 45 to 90 days. The loan servicer, not a new lender, underwrites you, and servicer turnaround is the main variable. UMe tracks the file with the servicer and the listing agent so nothing stalls, and every listing shows whether the assumption has already been confirmed with the seller's side.
More assumable homesin California.
Stop overpaying for San Diego.The rate is already on the house.
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