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 October 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

$1,204,134

$765/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$102,649(+9.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Pasadena have sold for 9.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Pasadena was $1,204,134 in October 2024, up 9.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $765.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $657.7K$654.2K
-0.5%
2 $872.5K$889.4K
+1.9%
3 $1.2M$1.3M
+11.6%
4 $1.8M$1.9M
+6.4%
5+ $2.5M$2.7M
+10.7%

Summary: Pasadena housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

San Marino
+13.2%
Pasadena
+9.3%
Altadena
+7.7%
La Canada Flintridge
+6.7%
South Pasadena
+2.8%

Housing Supply in Pasadena, CA

How many homes are available in Pasadena, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
362378+4.4%

Summary: The Pasadena real estate market had 378 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.4% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3438
+11.8%
2 120109
-9.2%
3 124124
0.0%
4 4152
+26.8%
5+ 4355
+27.9%

Summary: The Pasadena housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.2%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 26.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 27.9%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
8485+1.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

37 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

38 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. 44.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 85 homes were sold or pending in Pasadena in October 2024, up by 1.2% month-over-month. Of the 85 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 45% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
33 Days40 Days+21.8%

Summary: Homes in Pasadena had an average of 40 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 21.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

51 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 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 October 2024, 85 homes were sold in Pasadena; 60% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% 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 16 Days Ago

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