For December 2025, the median list price for Rancho Palos Verdes is $2,309,000, with the Market Action Index (MAI) at 39—a slight seller’s advantage. Inventory is at 48 active homes, which has been trending down in the last few months.
Market Action Index
The MAI at 39 shows the market continues to lean toward sellers, though the advantage is relatively mild. Buyers have more opportunities to negotiate, especially on properties that remain on the market longer. Sellers still maintain leverage thanks to relatively low inventory levels compared to demand.
Sold Inventory for November '25
In December, 22 homes sold in Rancho Palos Verdes. See the breakdown below and click on the chart to view sold homes:
Inventory Trends
Inventory has eased to 48 homes, a significant decrease from last month's 69. The dip in inventory helps support the seller’s side of the market. If inventory continues to fall through the fall season, sellers could gain more leverage. But for now, the market remains balanced with moderate competition.
Median List Price
The median list price is $2.309M, while the median price of new listings is lower at $2.395M. This gap suggests that sellers bringing homes to market are often pricing higher than existing listings, an indication that they’re responding to the low inventory.
Days on Market (DOM)
- Average DOM: 201 days
- Median DOM: 144 days
Homes are moving in just over four months, others are lingering on the market for closer to five months. Both figures have increased in the last few weeks. This split highlights the importance of proper pricing and presentation—desirable and well-priced homes continue to draw offers more quickly.
Price Reductions & Increases
40% of listings have reduced their asking price.
0% have increased in price.
4% have been relisted.
The high share of price reductions confirms that overpricing remains a challenge. Buyers are willing to wait out overpriced homes, while competitively priced properties are generating stronger activity.
Market Segments
Breaking the market into fourths provides a clear picture of activity across price ranges:
Bottom Line
Rancho Palos Verdes remains in a slight seller’s advantage, but the story is more nuanced: longer days on market, high price reductions, and competitive new listing pricing show that buyers still have influence. Sellers who adapt with smart pricing and strong presentation will continue to attract offers, while buyers will find the most opportunity in homes lingering past the 90-day mark.
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