City of Rancho Palos Verdes December 2016 Real Estate Market Report

The level of inventory of homes for sale of 60 homes in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes at the end of Decenber is down about 14% compared to the end of December last year. The average number of homes sold per month over the last 3 months of 37 homes per month, is up 13% compared to the same 3 month period last year. There are 26 homes in escrow at the end of December.

The following is a list of the 40 homes sold during the month of December 2016:

Average sold price: $1475,000

The average price per sq. ft. for homes sold in Rancho Palos Verdes over the last 3 months of $547 is about the same as the comparable period last year.

The average list price of homes offered for sale of $2.3 million is now 12% higher than this time last year. The average price of homes sold has been much lower than the average list price of homes, averaging $1.4 million over the last 3 months, 6% higher than the comparable period last year. Lower priced homes have been selling faster than the higher priced homes. Properties have been taking 2 to 3 months to sell and sold for 95% of the original list price on average over the last 3 months. With 60 homes currently for sale, and sales averaging 37 homes per month,there is currently betweeeb a 1 abd 2months of inventory. The chart below is based upon the most recent months sales of only 22 homes. Combined with low interest rates, now is an excellent time to consider buying a home. For other market reports for the Palos Verdes Peninsula, go to Market Reports on my website.