Mary Pope-Handy's Market Report
Los Gatos, CA
Single-Family Homes
Sereno Group| 408 204-7673 | ValleyOfHeartsDelight.com
Los Gatos, CA
Tue May 21 2019
This week the median list price for Los Gatos, CA is $2,395,000 with the market action index hovering around 43. This is less than last month's market action index of 45. Inventory has held steady at or around 113.
Market Action Index
The Market Action Index answers the question "How's the Market?" by measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory. Index above 30 implies Seller's Market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.
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Slight Seller's Advantage
The market has started cooling and prices have recently plateaued. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $2,395,000 | |
| Per Square Foot | $791 | |
| Days on Market | 82 | |
| Price Decreased | 30% | |
| Price Increased | 1% | |
| Relisted | 4% | |
| Inventory | 113 | |
| Median House Rent | $4,000 | |
| Most Expensive | $16,500,000 | |
| Least Expensive | $599,000 | |
| Market Action Index Slight Seller's Advantage | 43 |
The market seems to have paused around this plateau. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this trend.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,297,500 | 5,236 | 1 - 2.5 acres | 5 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 104 |
| $2,746,500 | 3,442 | 1 - 2.5 acres | 4 | 3 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 87 |
| $1,852,000 | 2,352 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 4 | 3 | 47 | 8 | 8 | 70 |
| $1,150,000 | 1,941 | 0.5 - 1 acre | 3 | 2 | 55 | 6 | 4 | 69 |