Is Pasadena, CA 91104 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Pasadena is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 67% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #83 of 1069 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Pasadena housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Pasadena, CA 91104 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 68 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (65% then), homes sold more slowly (32 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $1,386,900. Overall, Pasadena is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Los Angeles County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 98%. On our competition score, Pasadena ranks #83 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mount Baldy 91759 (0% sold over asking) or Glendale 91210 (0% sold over asking), while Los Angeles 90057 (100% sold over asking) and Burbank 91502 (86% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Pasadena real estate
Is Pasadena a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Pasadena, CA 91104 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Pasadena?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Pasadena sell over asking?
67% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 106.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Pasadena?
About 1.15% of a home’s value a year in Los Angeles County, or roughly $4,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Pasadena?
The median sale price was $1,386,900 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $850 per square foot.
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