Is Palm Desert, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Palm Desert is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Palm Desert was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Palm Desert is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Palm Desert, CA

How much do homes in Palm Desert, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$580,163

$336/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$13,360(+2.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Palm Desert have sold for 2.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Palm Desert was $580,163 in November 2024, up 2.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $336.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $299K$324.5K
+8.5%
2 $470K$475K
+1.1%
3 $658.1K$650K
-1.2%
4 $899.9K$910K
+1.1%
5+ $920K$915K
-0.5%

Summary: Palm Desert housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Indian Wells
+21.1%
Rancho Mirage
+9.0%
Palm Desert
+2.4%
Cathedral City-Palm Desert
+1.1%
La Quinta
0.3%

Housing Supply in Palm Desert, CA

How many homes are available in Palm Desert, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
720830+15.3%

Summary: The Palm Desert real estate market had 830 homes for sale in November 2024, a 15.3% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 88
0.0%
2 290328
+13.1%
3 309353
+14.2%
4 86111
+29.1%
5+ 2730
+11.1%

Summary: The Palm Desert housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 14.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 29.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
106102-3.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

66 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

15 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Palm Desert, you may be able to get a good deal. 64.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 102 homes were sold or pending in Palm Desert in November 2024, down by 3.8% month-over-month. Of the 102 sold homes, 65% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Palm Desert, CA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
49 Days54 Days+11.1%

Summary: Homes in Palm Desert had an average of 54 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 11.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

43 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

40 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 102 homes were sold in Palm Desert; 42% of homes were sold within 30 days, 39% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 22 Days Ago

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