Alhambra California Real Estate Market Housing Report - August 2008

If you are living in Alhambra and want to keep track of real estate values or if you are considering purchasing a home here, you've come to the right place.

Alhambra real estate market key indicators for the months of June 2008 through August 2008 are below for your review.

Alhambra SFR highlights for August 2008:

It's interesting to note that Alhambra Single Family Residence (SFR) average sales price dropped for the first time in months to $484,967, but the average price per square foot went up slightly from $350 to $363. The number of Alhambra homes that closed escrow in August increased by 40%. Not surprising since most escrows now run 30 to 45 days and these Alhambra homes went under contract most likely in the height of the summer season, sometime in July.

Overall inventory for Alhambra homes is increasing slightly month after month, with the total listings reaching 67. Only 9 Alhambra homes went under contract last month. Even though the absorption rate is showing as 19.4 weeks, it will most likely be a lot higher in September since it's based on August's sales. September sales will be significantly lower due to the minimal number of homes in escrow.

More inventory means more buyer deals. Prognosis for Alhambra home buyers is good. Alhambra real estate market is leaning in the buyer's favor.

If you are an Alhambra seller, be aware that inventory is increasing and Alhambra home prices will need to decrease accordingly. There will be more homes competing for sale. Alhambra homes that will sell will be priced aggressively and will show better than their competitors.

Having said that, August has been good to Alhambra sellers. Out of 21 closed sales, 3 sales went over asking price and 3 Alhambra homes sold at asking price.

The lowest priced Alhambra home is listed at $360,000. It's located at 2116 Winthrop Drive and has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.

The highest priced Alhambra home is listed at $998,000. This home is located at 318 North Curtis Avenue and has 6 bedrooms and 4 baths.

Alhambra Condo and Townhome Highlights for August 2008:

There were 34% less condos and townhomes sold in August 2008 as compared to July 2008. It also took a lot longer to sell these condos and townhomes. On average, it took 103 days - that's almost 3 weeks longer than in July.

Alhambra condos/townhome price per square foot has dropped to $296 and the average sales priced dropped to $364,944.

If you are a buyer looking to buy a condo or a townhome in Alhambra, there are some deals to be had in the low $300,000 range. There are even some condo/townhomes under $300,000.

Single Family Residence	Jun-08	Jul-08	Aug-08
New Listings	12	21	18
Total Listings	54	61	67
Sales Pending	14	17	9
Homes Sold	13	15	21
Listings Expired	9	8	9
Average Days on the Market	112	62	82
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$414	$350	$363
Average Selling Price	$511,692	$505,133	$484,967
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	18.0	20.3	19.4

Condos and Townhomes	Jun-08	Jul-08	Aug-08
New Listings	14	11	11
Total Listings	45	39	36
Sales Pending	11	11	10
Homes Sold	8	12	8
Listings Expired	7	7	7
Average Days on the Market	66	84	103
Average Price Per Sq. Ft.	$280	$305	$296
Average Selling Price	$373,238	$406,708	$364,944
Absorption Rate (# of weeks to sell current inventory at present rate of sales)	19.5	21.1	13.0

Data compiled from ITEC (Pasadena Foothill Association Multiple Listing Service)

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