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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Palm Desert is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2022

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

Key Takeaway

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 Palm Desert, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$579,088

$336/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2022

+$322(+0.1%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Palm Desert has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Palm Desert was $579,088 in August 2023, up 0.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $336.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
1 $277K$260K
-6.1%
2 $453.5K$467.2K
+3.0%
3 $650K$660K
+1.5%
4 $928K$865K
-6.8%
5+ $1.7M$970K
-45.3%

Summary: Palm Desert housing prices by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 45.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

La Quinta
+3.0%
Cathedral City-Palm Desert
+2.3%
Palm Desert
0.1%
Rancho Mirage
-3.3%
Indian Wells
-5.6%

Housing Supply

How many homes are available in Palm Desert, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
483446-7.7%

Summary: The Palm Desert real estate market had 446 homes for sale in August 2023, a 7.7% decrease compared to July 2023.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
1 68
+33.3%
2 200192
-4.0%
3 207172
-16.9%
4 6062
+3.3%
5+ 1012
+20.0%

Summary: The Palm Desert housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2023 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 16.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2023Aug 2023CHANGE
124101-18.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

62 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

31 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Palm Desert, you may be able to get a good deal. 61.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 101 homes were sold or pending in Palm Desert in August 2023, down by 18.5% month-over-month. Of the 101 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 31% were sold at asking, and 8% were sold over asking.

Days on Market

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

Average Sale Time

Aug 2022Aug 2023CHANGE
36 Days47 Days+30.3%

Summary: Homes in Palm Desert had an average of 47 days on market in Aug 2023, up by 30.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

41 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

44 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During August 2023, 101 homes were sold in Palm Desert; 41% of homes were sold within 30 days, 44% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% 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 25 Days Ago

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