🏡 May 2025 Market at a Glance | By Robbyn Battles. In this month’s Market at a Glance, I’ve broken down real estate activity for the past 30 days across five local communities: La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, Sunland-Tujunga, Shadow Hills, and Glendale 91208. This report compares sales data from May 2025 to April 2025. New this month: Pending Sales Data, which gives an important glimpse into what’s coming next as a key indicator of where each market is heading. Whether you’re a homeowner keeping tabs on your equity, a seller preparing to list, or a buyer watching for opportunity, this insight helps you better time your next move. For buyers, sellers, and homeowners alike, understanding short-term shifts can help gauge listing trends, buyer demand, and pricing strategies.
📍Sunland-Tujunga
- Active Listings: May: 49 ↑ | April: 39
• Median List Price: May: $1,089,075 ↑ | April: $929,000
• Price per SqFt: May: $739 ↓ | April: $786
• Homes Sold: May: 23 ↑ | April: 19
• Median Sold Price: May: $950,000 ↑ | April: $869,000
• Avg. Market Time: May: 33 days ↓ | April: 47 days
• Pending (May): 26
- Median List: $892,000
- Market Time: 63 days
- Price/SqFt: $700
Summary: Sunland-Tujunga saw an increase in sales volume and price, with homes selling faster in May. Pending prices are more moderate, suggesting a slight pricing correction may come in June.
📍La Crescenta-Montrose
- Active Listings: May: 37 ↑ | April: 31
• Median List Price: May: $1,399,000 ↓ | April: $1,519,500
• Price per SqFt: May: $780.21 ↓ | April: $789
• Homes Sold: May: 12 ↓ | April: 14
• Median Sold Price: May: $1,373,300 ↑ | April: $1,339,000
• Avg. Market Time: May: 40 days ↑ | April: 33 days
• Pending (May): 22
- Median List: $1,400,000
- Market Time: 72 days
- Price/SqFt: $746
Summary: Fewer sales and longer market time hint at a cooling trend. However, sold prices rose. Pending prices suggest stable value, but longer days on market may slow appreciation.
📍La Cañada Flintridge
- Active Listings: May: 37 ↑ | April: 33
• Median List Price: May: $3,180,000 ↑ | April: $2,988,000
• Price per SqFt: May: $993.53 ↓ | April: $1,001
• Homes Sold: May: 26 ↑ | April: 17
• Median Sold Price: May: $2,575,000 ↑ | April: $2,500,000
• Avg. Market Time: May: 37 days ↓ | April: 62 days
• Pending (May): 18
- Median List: $2,195,625
- Market Time: 33 days
- Price/SqFt: $1,027.66
Summary: Strong May sales with shorter market time. Pending listings are priced below current sales, possibly pointing to a future dip or more moderate expectations from buyers.
📍Shadow Hills
- Active Listings: May: 13 ↑ | April: 8
• Median List Price: May: $1,522,500 ↑ | April: $1,360,000
• Price per SqFt: May: $608 ↓ | April: $664
• Homes Sold: May: 5 ↓ | April: 6
• Median Sold Price: May: $1,469,000 ↑ | April: $957,500
• Avg. Market Time: May: 5 days ↓ | April: 67 days
• Pending (May): 7
- Median List: $1,084,995
- Market Time: 33 days
- Price/SqFt: $621
Summary: Drastic drop in market time and sold prices surged. Still, pending values are far lower, suggesting the high sale may be an outlier. June could reflect more typical pricing.
📍Glendale 91208
- Active Listings: May: 14 ↑ | April: 9
• Median List Price: May: $2,150,000 ↑ | April: $1,575,000
• Price per SqFt: May: $825.16 ↑ | April: $820
• Homes Sold: May: 11 ↑ | April: 7
• Median Sold Price: May: $1,774,636 ↑ | April: $1,458,888
• Avg. Market Time: May: 48 days ↑ | April: 32 days
• Pending (May): 9
- Median List: $1,371,750
- Market Time: 34 days
- Price/SqFt: $875
Summary: Glendale had a strong rebound in May, but pending sales show lower list prices. Buyers may be reaching affordability ceilings, which could level future prices.
📊 Area Trends & Takeaways
- Most Activity: La Cañada Flintridge had the highest increase in homes sold and decreased time on market, indicating a confident, active buyer pool.
• Cooling Signs: La Crescenta-Montrose and Shadow Hills show signs of slowing sales, despite pricing spikes.
• Steady Demand: Sunland-Tujunga remains active, but pending sales indicate a possible value correction.
• Rebalancing in Sight: The Glendale 91208 market appears strong now, but pending data suggests buyers are shopping more cautiously.
With over 35 years of real estate experience and a deep knowledge of La Crescenta, La Cañada, Sunland-Tujunga, Glendale, and the surrounding Foothill communities, I bring market expertise and neighborhood insight to every transaction. If you’re planning to buy or sell—or want to stay informed—reach out today. Whether you’re curious about your current home’s value, planning a future move, or just watching the market, this local data can help you make smarter real estate decisions.
📞 Robbyn Battles | 818-388-1631