Valley Wide Market Overview

The Coachella Valley real estate market in August 2024 showcased varied trends across its cities, with notable differences between the single-family and condo segments. In cities like Palm Springs and Indian Wells, the high-end single-family market showed strong demand, with significant increases in both median and average sales prices. Indian Wells saw a surge in the median sales price to $1,600,000 and faster sales, with homes spending only 42 days on market. However, in Palm Springs, while the average sales price for single-family homes rose sharply to $1,200,750, homes were taking longer to sell at an average of 70 days on market, with buyers negotiating more aggressively. On the other hand, the condo markets in these cities were more mixed, with Palm Springs experiencing a 7% drop in condo prices, and Indian Wells seeing an increase, although condo sales were slower with only 4 units sold.

Cathedral City and Palm Desert presented more balanced markets, with both cities showing slight price declines in the single-family home segment but relatively stable conditions overall. In Cathedral City, the median sales price for single-family homes dropped to $530,000, and homes spent 84 days on the market, signaling a cooling trend. However, condos in Cathedral City were more resilient, with prices rising to $350,625 despite fewer transactions and longer selling times. Similarly, in Palm Desert, single-family home prices dipped slightly to $635,000, and the absorption rate was steady at 25%, indicating a moderate pace of sales. The condo market in Palm Desert mirrored this trend, with prices holding steady and properties selling close to list price at 97.28%, though both segments experienced longer days on market.

Indio and La Quinta remained active markets with strong buyer interest, particularly in the single-family home segment. Indio saw robust sales with 89 homes sold and a 31% absorption rate, though single-family home prices dropped to $535,000. Despite the price decline, homes in Indio sold quickly at 98.31% of their list price. La Quinta, on the other hand, experienced growth in both single-family and condo markets, with single-family home prices rising to $975,000 and condos selling faster at 48 days on the market. Condos in La Quinta also saw a jump in median price to $630,000, with strong demand driving quicker sales. Overall, these cities demonstrated steady activity, with Indio showing strong volume in single-family sales and La Quinta experiencing growth across both market segments.

Palm Springs

The single-family home market shows strength in higher-end properties, with a notable rise in the average sales price to $1,200,750. However, the relatively low 95.74% sales-to-list price ratio and longer 70 days on market suggest that buyers are becoming more selective and negotiating harder. Meanwhile, the condo market saw a 7% drop in median price, but with condos selling at 96.47% of the list price and moving faster with an absorption rate of 21%, it indicates higher turnover compared to single-family homes. The condo segment, while seeing a price dip, is moving faster, signaling stronger buyer interest in lower-priced properties.

Cathedral City

In Cathedral City, single-family homes experienced a price decline, with the median price falling to $530,000 and an increase in days on market to 84 days. This indicates a cooling in the market, despite homes still selling at 98.04% of their list price. In contrast, the condo market remains resilient, with prices increasing slightly to $350,625. However, with only 8 condos sold and 103 days on market, the condo market is seeing fewer transactions and longer selling times. Inventory is stable, but buyers are likely more hesitant in making decisions, leading to longer negotiation periods.

Palm Desert

Palm Desert shows slight declines in both the single-family home and condo markets. For single-family homes, prices dropped slightly, with the median at $635,000, and homes are selling close to list price (98.33%). The market pace is moderate, with 50 homes sold and an absorption rate of 25%, indicating balance. The condo market mirrors this trend, with prices falling to $439,000, but condos are still selling at 97.28% of the list price. Both markets are experiencing stable inventory levels and close-to-list price sales, suggesting balanced buyer-seller dynamics.

Indian Wells

Indian Wells saw significant price increases in both market segments. Single-family homes experienced a surge, with the median sales price climbing to $1,600,000, and homes selling faster, with an average 42 days on market. This rapid turnover, coupled with high demand, is reflected in the 32% absorption rate. The condo market also saw a jump in prices, with the median at $790,750, but the pace was slower, with only 4 condos sold and 77 days on market. The high prices and limited condo sales suggest that buyers are more focused on higher-end properties in this market.

La Quinta

In La Quinta, the market is experiencing growth across both single-family homes and condos. Single-family home prices rose to $975,000, with homes selling quickly (64 days on market) at 98.48% of the list price. The condo market also saw a rise in the median price to $630,000, with properties selling faster than previous months, at an average of 48 days on market. This strong buyer demand, particularly for condos, indicates that La Quinta continues to be a highly attractive market.

Indio

Indio saw robust sales with 89 homes sold and a 31% absorption rate, though single-family home prices dropped to $535,000. Despite the price decline, homes in Indio sold quickly at 98.31% of their list price. The condo market in Indio has also remained active, with condo prices rising to $430,000 and demand keeping pace.