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BUYER BRIEFING Altadena, CA
Altadena, CA Market Analysis

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

This is a buyer's market with tight supply and cooling prices. Homes are sitting longer on the market, giving you more time to find the right property and negotiate.

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 (Aug 2025 – Aug 2026)
Median Price Single Family (Aug 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 Price
$1.68M
Down -2.9% in 1mo, -0.8% in 3mo, -2.2% in 12mo. Prices cooling from recent peaks.
Days on Market
42 days
Down from 84 days in March. Homes selling faster but still slower than spring, giving you negotiation time.
Price Per Sq Ft
$711
Down -0.8% in 1mo and -1.4% in 3mo. Per-foot value stabilizing after summer climb.
Months of Inventory
1.56
Stable supply relative to demand. Minimal inventory limits your options but favors patience.
What This Means

Lock in before momentum shifts.

Prices have eased from winter peaks and homes are staying on market longer—your leverage window. Limited inventory means less competition now, but rising rents ($6,073/mo) make waiting costly. Act decisively on the right home.

Honest Caveats

Market action index at 47.24 shows residual seller momentum; competition remains brisk. Limited inventory constrains choice, and any price stability could reverse if demand picks up.

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Jon Watts
Real Estate Agent
jonwatts22@gmail.com (234) 447-777
Source: August 2025 - August 2026 Market Data
Updated August 26, 2026