Is Pasadena, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Pasadena is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, Pasadena has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Pasadena is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Pasadena, CA

How much do homes in Pasadena, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,200,000

$748/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$129,424(+12.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Pasadena have sold for 12.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Pasadena was $1,200,000 in May 2024, up 12.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $748.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $616K$685K
+11.2%
2 $849K$892.7K
+5.2%
3 $1.2M$1.3M
+7.0%
4 $1.7M$1.9M
+11.6%
5+ $2.5M$2.7M
+11.2%

Summary: Pasadena housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

San Marino
+13.6%
Pasadena
+12.1%
South Pasadena
+11.3%
La Canada Flintridge
+4.7%
Altadena
+3.7%

Housing Supply in Pasadena, CA

How many homes are available in Pasadena, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
302329+8.9%

Summary: The Pasadena real estate market had 329 homes for sale in May 2024, a 8.9% increase compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 2830
+7.1%
2 95108
+13.7%
3 9299
+7.6%
4 4949
0.0%
5+ 3843
+13.2%

Summary: The Pasadena housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
8692+7.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

19 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

65 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Pasadena, you could pay more than the asking price. 70.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 92 homes were sold or pending in Pasadena in May 2024, up by 7.0% month-over-month. Of the 92 sold homes, 21% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 71% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Pasadena, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Pasadena, CA?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
30 Days32 Days+4.3%

Summary: Homes in Pasadena had an average of 32 days on market in May 2024, up by 4.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

74 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Pasadena are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 92 homes were sold in Pasadena; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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