Is Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Cathedral City-Palm Desert is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2022

Since last year, Cathedral City-Palm Desert has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Cathedral City-Palm Desert is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices

How much do homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$658,201

$352/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2022

+$14,691(+2.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert have sold for 2.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Cathedral City-Palm Desert was $658,201 in August 2023, up 2.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $352.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
1 $275K$298.5K
+8.5%
2 $453.6K$475K
+4.7%
3 $679.2K$703.6K
+3.6%
4 $1.0M$1.0M
+3.5%
5+ $1.9M$1.5M
-21.5%

Summary: Cathedral City-Palm Desert housing prices by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 21.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Cathedral City-Palm Desert
+2.3%
Palm Desert
0.1%
Cathedral City
0.0%
Rancho Mirage
-3.3%
Indian Wells
-5.6%

Housing Supply

How many homes are available in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
1,0761,095+1.8%

Summary: The Cathedral City-Palm Desert real estate market had 1,095 homes for sale in August 2023, a 1.8% increase compared to July 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
1 3138
+22.6%
2 293300
+2.4%
3 522501
-4.0%
4 181196
+8.3%
5+ 4960
+22.4%

Summary: The Cathedral City-Palm Desert housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 22.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 22.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
247241-2.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

153 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

61 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, you may be able to get a good deal. 63.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 241 homes were sold or pending in Cathedral City-Palm Desert in August 2023, down by 2.4% month-over-month. Of the 241 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 11% were sold over asking.

Days on Market

How long does it take to sell a home in Cathedral City-Palm Desert, CA?

Average Sale Time

Aug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
36 Days54 Days+49.8%

Summary: Homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert had an average of 54 days on market in Aug 2023, up by 49.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

91 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

102 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

48 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Cathedral City-Palm Desert has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During August 2023, 241 homes were sold in Cathedral City-Palm Desert; 38% of homes were sold within 30 days, 42% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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