The single family home market for Palos Verdes Estates struggled during the 2nd quarter of 2019. There are 87 homes listed for sale in the City of Palos Verdes Estates at the end of June , which is 32% higher than this time a year ago. The number of homes sold over the last 3 months, averaging 15 sales per month, is 14% lower compared to the same period last year . This equates to almost 6 months of inventory, based on the average sales per month over the last 3 months. There are 26 homes in escrow at the end of June, however, the most since over a year ago
The average price per square foot over the last 3 months has been $750 per sq. ft. about the same as over the similar period last year.
The average days on market for homes sold during the quarter was about 2 months.The percentage of list price for homes sold is approx. 95% indicating an increasingly competitive market.
The average list price of homes for sale at the end of December is approx. $3.7 million. This is about a 7% decrease from a year ago. The average sold price of approx. $2.4 million during the last three months is 5% lower than the comparable 3 months last year. This shows that the lower priced homes are moving faster.
With 87 homes listed for sale at the end of June and average sales per month over the last 3 months of 5 homes sold, equates to about 6 months of inventory. The following chart of months of inventory is based upon the most recent month’s sales of 16 homes.
With the current relatively low interest rates and the stabilized market, now is an excellent time to purchase a home in Palos Verdes Estates.For other market reports for the Palos Verdes Peninsula, go to Market Reports on my website.
