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 November 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

$1,212,217

$766/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$96,580(+8.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Pasadena have sold for 8.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Pasadena was $1,212,217 in November 2024, up 8.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $766.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $642.5K$643.5K
0.2%
2 $875.1K$890K
+1.7%
3 $1.2M$1.4M
+12.2%
4 $1.8M$1.9M
+4.2%
5+ $2.4M$2.7M
+13.4%

Summary: Pasadena housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Pasadena
+8.7%
Altadena
+7.7%
San Marino
+6.9%
La Canada Flintridge
+4.3%
South Pasadena
+1.8%

Housing Supply in Pasadena, CA

How many homes are available in Pasadena, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
344310-9.9%

Summary: The Pasadena real estate market had 310 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 3631
-13.9%
2 9880
-18.4%
3 114112
-1.8%
4 4842
-12.5%
5+ 4845
-6.3%

Summary: The Pasadena housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 18.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8877-12.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

21 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

43 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. 55.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 77 homes were sold or pending in Pasadena in November 2024, down by 12.5% month-over-month. Of the 77 sold homes, 27% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 56% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
24 Days32 Days+31.0%

Summary: Homes in Pasadena had an average of 32 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 31% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

49 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

6 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 November 2024, 77 homes were sold in Pasadena; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% 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.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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