Summary: The number of homes listed for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula of 258 homes is 15% higher than last year and the average number of homes sold per month of 58 during the last three months is 13% lower compared to the prior year, resulting in unsold inventory of 4 months supply. Prices per square foot are up approx. 2% compared to the prior year’s quarterly average. Lower priced homes are moving faster than the upper end of the market. There are 72 homes in escrow at the end of June,  3% lower than at the end of June last year.The market has also been very active with houses taking about 1-2 months to sell.

The average price per sq. ft. for homes sold over the last 3 months of $656 per sq. ft.is 2% higher compared to the comparable period last year..

Based on the average monthly sales of 58 homes over the last 3 months, the current inventory of 258 home for sale equates to about 4 months inventory. The chart below is based upon the most recent months sales.

The average price of the homes sold on the Palos Verdes Peninsula during the last 3 months averaged $1.9 million, down about 3% compared to the average price of homes sold in the comparable period last year. The average listing price for homes during the last 3 months of $2.9 million is 13% lower than the comparable period last year. These statistics show that lower priced homes are selling faster than the higher priced homes.

Days on Market to sell a property has been averaging 1-2 months and properties are selling at approx. 96% of original list price, indicating a very competitive market.

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