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BUYER BRIEFING Altadena, CA
Altadena, CA Market Analysis

Why now is a smart time to buy in Altadena, CA.

Altadena is a firm seller's market with a Market Action index of 44.61, but prices have pulled back from their peak — giving buyers a rare entry window before the next leg up.

Median Price

Midpoint listing price across the market. The key benchmark for overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
Median Price Single Family (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026)
Median Price Single Family (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026) in ALTADENA, CA — latest: $1.7M (Aug 2026)
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Median Price: Midpoint listing price across the market. The key benchmark for overall market value and tracking price trends over time.
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Median List Price
$1.68M
Prices are down from a $1.74M peak in Jan 2026, now at $1.68M — a -3.9% dip in 7 months. Lock in before momentum rebuilds.
Sale Price (Absorbed)
$1.6M
What buyers actually pay has risen from $1.27M in Jan to $1.6M in Aug — up +25.8% in 7mo. Waiting is already costing buyers real money.
Market Action Index
44.61
At 44.61 — well above the 30-point seller threshold — demand is firmly in control, up from 37.63 in Feb 2026. Competition is real and rising.
Months of Inventory
1.69 mo
Only 1.69 months of supply — deep seller's market territory (under 4 is tight). Down from 2.33 in Mar, supply is shrinking heading into fall.
What This Means

The List Price Dip Won't Last Long

Median prices have eased nearly 4% off their January peak, but sale prices are surging and demand is accelerating. This is the entry point — not the exit. Move now before inventory tightens further and sellers regain full pricing power.

Honest Caveats

Average days on market have risen to 91 days, up from 71 in Oct 2025, suggesting some homes are sitting. About 24% of sellers are cutting prices, which gives patient, well-prepared buyers room to negotiate below ask on select properties.

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Jon Watts
Real Estate Agent
jonwatts22@gmail.com (234) 447-777
Source: September 2025 - September 2026 Market Data
Updated September 5, 2026