6 Markets At A Glance

I’m Robbyn Battles, and if we were sitting at your kitchen table today, I’d tell you that February was the month where the “math” and the “mood” started to go in different directions. Whether you are a data-driven “engineer” type who lives for the spreadsheets, or you’re someone who just wants to know if now is the right time to move your family, I’ve got the receipts for you below.

Comparing February 2026 to January 2026 gives us more than just numbers—it gives us a trend. You can see how these trends have evolved over the years in my Markets At a Glance Archive Posts. 
Here is the high-level breakdown of how our Foothill markets are moving right now:

Sunland Tujunga Analysis:
The Engineer View: Active inventory surged by 56% while sold volume decreased by 17%. The widening delta between the $1.09M Median List and the $875k Avg Sold price suggests a market correction is underway.
The Kitchen Table View: Sellers are being very optimistic with their asking prices, but buyers aren’t biting at those levels yet. If you want to sell, don’t look at the “For Sale” sign down the street; look at the actual closing papers to see where the market is really landing.

Shadow Hills Analysis:
The Engineer View: Inventory grew 137% month-over-month. However, pending market time plummeted from 74 days to 10, signaling a high absorption rate for new, well-priced listings.
The Kitchen Table View: More neighbors are putting their homes up for sale, but the “good ones” are disappearing in less than two weeks. Serious buyers are ready and waiting for specific properties in this niche market.

Glendale 91208 Analysis:
The Engineer View: Price per sq. ft. retracted 7% this month. While sold volume is up, the average sold price fell by nearly $200k, indicating a shift toward smaller or more modestly priced inventory selling.
The Kitchen Table View: The 91208 is still steady, but the “feeding frenzy” has calmed. It’s a much more predictable market for families right now, with homes sitting just long enough for you to actually think before you make an offer.

La Crescenta Montrose Analysis:
The Engineer View: Sold units spiked by 166% month-over-month. Despite more sales, the average sold price softened, and market time for sold units increased by 22 days, showing the tail-end of a slower January cycle.
The Kitchen Table View: It’s a busy time in our community! Lots of homes are changing hands, but they aren’t selling overnight anymore. Expect a 2-month process from list to close, giving you a little more time to plan your move.

La Cañada Flintridge Analysis:
The Engineer View: The upper tier is showing massive strength. Pending sales volume increased 116% and the price per sq. ft. for those pendings is nearing $1,000. Demand at the $2.5M+ level is accelerating.
The Kitchen Table View: La Cañada remains the gold standard. While it takes longer to close these large estates (54 days on average), the high number of pending sales shows that buyers are very active and confident in our local economy.

Lake View Terrace Analysis:
The Engineer View: Market efficiency has improved drastically. Market time for sold units fell by 70 days. Though $/SqFt dropped, the speed of transaction indicates a high-liquidity market.
The Kitchen Table View: If you are selling in Lake View Terrace, the “wait time” is over. Homes are moving much faster than they were just 30 days ago. It’s a hot pocket for buyers looking to get into a home for under $900k.