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BUYER BRIEFING Altadena, CA
Altadena, CA Market Analysis

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

This is a firm seller's market, but list prices are softening and price cuts are declining — giving buyers a rare window to lock in before competition tightens further.

Median Market Action

An index of market activity pace. Values above 30 generally favor sellers and below 30 favor buyers — a quick health check.
Median Market Action Single Family (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026)
Median Market Action Single Family (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026) in ALTADENA, CA — latest: 44.44 (Aug 2026)
Price & Value
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Median Market Action: An index of market activity pace. Values above 30 generally favor sellers and below 30 favor buyers — a quick health check.
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Market Action Index
44.44
Seller's market at 44.44, up from 37.86 in Jan — but stable for 3mo near 44-45, signaling a plateau buyers can exploit now.
Median Sale Price
$1.68M
List prices eased from $1.74M in Jan to $1.68M in Aug — down 3.7% YoY from peak, giving buyers more room than a year ago.
Price Per Sq Ft
$711
Per-sq-ft sits at $711, up +1.9% from $698 a year ago but flat for 3mo — appreciation is real but the pace has cooled noticeably.
Months of Inventory
1.7 mo
Only 1.7 months of supply — deep seller's territory, but down from 2.33 in Mar, showing demand is steadily absorbing new listings.
What This Means

The Window Is Open — But Not for Long

Median prices have pulled back ~$70K from their January high and price-cut rates are falling, meaning motivated sellers exist today. With only 1.7 months of supply, that window closes fast. Buyers who act now capture the dip before competition resets prices higher.

Honest Caveats

With just 1.7 months of inventory and a Market Action Index above 44, sellers still hold leverage. Absorbed-sale prices hit $1.5M in Aug — close to list — so deep discounts are rare. Budget for a competitive offer and expect limited negotiating room on well-priced homes.

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Jon Watts
Real Estate Agent
jonwatts22@gmail.com (234) 447-777
Source: September 2025 - September 2026 Market Data
Updated September 12, 2026