The real estate market in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has been very active, with sales strong and inventory down . The level of inventory of homes for sale of56 homes is down significantly with the average number of homes for sale having decreased approx. 47% compared to the end ofFebruary last year. The average number of homes sold per month over the last 3 months of 30homes per month, is 30% higher than the comparable 3 month period last year. There are 35 homes in escrow at the end of February. Click here for a current search of homes for Sale in Rancho Palos Verdes. Scroll down to see entire report.

Feb. 13 Jan. 13 % Change Curnt vs. Prev Month Feb. 13 Feb. 12 % Change Curnt vs. Same Month 1 Yr Ago Dec. 12 to Feb. 13 Dec. 11 to Feb. 12 % Change Curnt vs. Same Qtr 1 Yr Ago
For Sale 56 48 16.7% 56 97 -42.3% 53 99 -46.5%
Sold 24 33 -27.3% 24 22 9.1% 30 23 30.4%
Pended 35 40 -12.5% 35 28 25% 33 24 37.5%
The following is a list of the24homes sold during the month ofFebruary 2013:

Address Sales Price Bd Bth Sqft $/Sq Yr.Built ML# Sold Date Days on Market

3303 Palo Vista DR $2,828,000 6 7.00 12,841 $220.23 1992 SB13018384 2/27/13 15

28058 Braidwood $1,060,000 4 3.00 2,143 $494.63 1964 V12072615 2/06/13 104

6837 Verde Ridge RD $1,150,000 5 4.00 2,788 $412.48 1972 SB12139371 2/06/13 23

29500 Oceanport RD $840,000 3 3.00 2,052 $409.36 1964 PV12152219 2/01/13 24

5814 Scotwood DR $1,090,000 4 3.00 2,545 $428.29 1964 PV12133701 2/19/13 195

6415 Seabryn DR $1,525,000 4 3.00 2,890 $527.68 1970 V12122130 2/20/13 126

27773 Hawthorne BL $700,000 3 2.00 1,442 $485.44 1959 S12057236 2/28/13 170

5560 Littlebow $764,300 3 2.00 1,472 $519.23 1958 PV12144301 2/05/13 56

1952 Trudie DR $710,000 3 2.00 1,448 $490.33 1950 PV13001843 2/28/13 48

28025 Calzada DR $710,000 4 2.00 1,864 $380.90 1959 S12123702 2/26/13 125

28652 Roan RD $841,000 3 3.00 2,168 $387.92 1959 SB12129046 2/01/13 70

61 Rockinghorse RD $849,000 4 4.00 2,864 $296.44 1966 S11093900 2/28/13 517

2255 Sparta DR $860,000 3 2.00 1,958 $439.22 1959 V12085361 2/01/13 161

2418 Colt RD $885,000 3 3.00 2,419 $365.85 1959 S10095443 2/21/13 383

6 Mustang RD $885,000 3 2.00 1,991 $444.50 1956 IN12139098 2/27/13 184

29069 Palos Verdes DR E $960,000 4 3.00 2,745 $349.73 1965 PV12140181 2/27/13 110

27961 Palos Verdes DR E $1,040,000 5 6.00 3,941 $263.89 1964 S12118856 2/21/13 34

6508 Via Colinita $1,138,000 4 4.00 3,289 $346.00 1969 V12116715 2/27/13 139

3158 Crownview DR $1,400,900 3 3.00 2,632 $532.26 1972 PV13011454 2/28/13 29

3439 Corinna DR $950,000 4 2.00 2,018 $470.76 1961 PV12129976 2/24/13 128

31008 Hawksmoor DR $959,000 4 3.00 2,490 $385.14 1972 PV12139523 2/25/13 105

4030 Admirable DR $1,098,888 4 3.00 2,302 $477.36 1959 IG13001161 2/26/13 191

57 Narcissa DR $1,300,000 2 2.00 1,568 $829.08 1965 SB130001362/05/135

20 Cinnamon LN $1,453,750 4 3.00 2,459 $591.20 1954 PV12154758 2/22/13 58

46 Seawall RD $1,550,000 4 2.00 1,848 $838.74 1951 V121254732/22/13 120

Average $1,101,914 4.0 3.00 2,727 $409125
The average price per sq. ft. for homes sold in Rancho Palos Verdes over the last 3 months of $440 is approx. 5% higher than the comparable period last year, however the average price per sq. ft. for homes sold per month has decreased for each of the past 3 months.
Curnt vs. Prev Month Curnt vs. Same Month 1 Yr Ago Curnt vs. Same Qtr 1 Yr Ago
Feb. 13 Jan. 13 % Change Feb. 13 Feb. 12 % Change Dec. 12 to Feb. 13 Dec. 11 to Feb. 12 % Change
Avg. Sq. Ft. Price 409 442 -7.5% 409 412 -0.7% 440 418 5.1%
The average list price of homes offered for sale had trended downwards for the first 5 months of the year, but has increased sharply since then. and is now 26% higher than this time last year. The average price of homes sold has been much lower than the average list price of homes, averaging $1.2 million over the last 3 motnhs.This indicates that the lower priced homes are selling faster than the higher priced homes.
Feb. 13 Jan. 13 % Change Curnt vs. Prev Month Feb. 13 Feb. 12 % Change Curnt vs. Same Month 1 Yr Ago Dec. 12 to Feb. 13 Dec. 11 to Feb. 12 % Change Curnt vs. Same Qtr 1 Yr Ago
Avg. Active Price 2391 2276 5.1% 2391 1682 42.2% 2281 1807 26.2%

Avg. Sold Price

 1112 1114 -0.2% 1112 993 12% 1178 1214 -3%
Properties have been taking from 2 to 4 months to sell, with the average increasing steadily over the last 4 months, and sold for 96% of the original list price
With 56 homes currently for sale, and sales averaging 30 homes per month,there is currently 2 months of inventory
Combined with record low interest rates, now is an excellent time to consider buying a home.
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