Monday, June 9, 2008

Housing Market Watch #11

This is the 11th episode of Housing Market Watch (see the previous episode here), where I focus on what's happening with home prices in Southern California using specific examples from the Multi-Listing Service (MLS).

Today's property is a newer home located in the city of Harbor City (Los Angeles County) .

The Specs:
Type: SFR
Status: Active
MLS#: Y803183
Sq. Ft.: 2,057
Lot Size: 3,000 sqft
Year Built: 1992
Beds: 4
Baths: 3
Stories: 2
On RedFin: 23 days
Description
THIS IS A *SHORT SALE* SUBJECT TO LENDER'S APPROVAL This is a nice and well-mantained PUD. It does not have HOA! Huge master bathroom with nice jacuzzi tub. Walk in closet in master bedroom *****NO MORE SHOWINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*****

Sales History
Date Sold Price $/SqFtGross Gain Change ($) Change (%)
03/30/94 $290,000 141 N/A N/A N/A
06/22/05 $549,000 267 +$259,000 +$259,000 89.31%
10/20/05 $580,000 282 +$290,000 +$31,000 5.65%


Pricing History
Date List Price $/SqFt Gross Gain Change ($) Change (%)
04/30/08 $380,000 185 -$200,000 -$200,000 34.48%

This episode's seller decided to be aggressive right out of the gate in listing their home. Unfortunately, given the current slow home sales market, and buyers' fear that they too could end up underwater, additional price cuts will likely be necessary to sell this home.

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