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Robbyn Battles September Markets at a GlanceRobbyn Battles presents September Markets at a Glance. As a lifelong La Crescenta, Montrose and Glendale area resident and a Realtor with more than 35 years of experience, I track what truly moves our local markets so homeowners, buyers and sellers can make smart, confident decisions. This month I’m focusing on five communities — La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, Sunland-Tujunga, Shadow Hills and Glendale 91208 — comparing September to August activity, with a special eye on pending sales as the most reliable forward-looking indicator. Inventory shifts, list-price strategy, price per square foot and days on market all tell a story. Which neighborhood is gaining momentum and which is cooling, who has the advantage, buyer or seller, and where are prices likely to head next? Let’s dig in.

Sunland-Tujunga

  • Active Listings: Sep 55 ⬇ | Aug 64
  • Median List Price: Sep $940,000 ⬆ | Aug $932,450
  • Price per SqFt: Sep $791 ⬆ | Aug $757
  • Homes Sold: Sep 24 ⬆ | Aug 14
  • Median Sold Price: Sep $852,500 ⬇ | Aug $922,500
  • Avg. Market Time: Sep 21 days ⬇ | Aug 36 days
Pending Sales
  • Count: Sep 33 ⬆ | Aug 25
  • Median List Price: Sep $852,500 ⬇ | Aug $1,003,400
  • Median Market Time: Sep 62 days ⬆ | Aug 43
  • $/SqFt: Sep $669 ⬇ | Aug $672
Analysis (Robbyn Battles): Sales volume jumped and market time quickened, but the pending median list and $/SqFt slid, signaling buyers are pressing on price. Expect selective strength on well-presented homes and softer results for those that overreach on list price.

La Crescenta-Montrose

  • Active Listings: Sep 30 ⬇ | Aug 37
  • Median List Price: Sep $1,372,000 ⬇ | Aug $1,395,888
  • Price per SqFt: Sep $761 ⬇ | Aug $768
  • Homes Sold: Sep 17 ⬆ | Aug 16
  • Median Sold Price: Sep $1,217,000 ⬇ | Aug $1,338,000
  • Avg. Market Time: Sep 24 days ⬇ | Aug 31 days
Pending Sales
  • Count: Sep 19 ➡ | Aug 19
  • Median List Price: Sep $1,345,050 ⬆ | Aug $1,273,250
  • Median Market Time: Sep 33 days ⬇ | Aug 26
  • $/SqFt: Sep $744 ⬇ | Aug $798
Analysis (Robbyn Battles): Low inventory helps sellers, yet buyers are value-filtering: sold prices eased and pending $/SqFt softened. Well priced, updated homes still attract quick offers, while stretch pricing meets resistance and longer timelines.

La Cañada Flintridge

  • Active Listings: Sep 28 ⬇ | Aug 38
  • Median List Price: Sep $2,677,000 ⬇ | Aug $3,066,566
  • Price per SqFt: Sep $973 ⬆ | Aug $852
  • Homes Sold: Sep 14 ⬇ | Aug 17
  • Median Sold Price: Sep $2,257,000 ⬇ | Aug $2,550,000
  • Avg. Market Time: Sep 34 days ⬆ | Aug 28 days
Pending Sales
  • Count: Sep 20 ⬆ | Aug 13
  • Median List Price: Sep $2,743,939 ⬇ | Aug $3,479,341
  • Median Market Time: Sep 19 days ⬇ | Aug 35
  • $/SqFt: Sep $972 ⬇ | Aug $1,016
Analysis (Robbyn Battles): Demand remains healthy with more homes going under contract faster, yet buyers are pricing with discipline. Expect strong absorption for turnkey properties and strategic reductions on listings that overshoot the market.

Shadow Hills

  • Active Listings: Sep 16 ⬇ | Aug 19
  • Median List Price: Sep $1,374,500 ⬇ | Aug $1,450,000
  • Price per SqFt: Sep $625 ⬇ | Aug $645
  • Homes Sold: Sep 3 ⬇ | Aug 4
  • Median Sold Price: Sep $950,000 ⬇ | Aug $1,582,500
  • Avg. Market Time: Sep 28 days ⬇ | Aug 32
Pending Sales
  • Count: Sep 5 ➡ | Aug 5
  • Median List Price: Sep $1,350,000 ⬆ | Aug $1,083,749
  • Median Market Time: Sep 50 days ⬇ | Aug 31
  • $/SqFt: Sep $550 ⬇ | Aug $658
Analysis (Robbyn Battles): Mixed signals: pending prices climbed but $/SqFt and sales volume slipped. Buyers are choosy and sensitive to condition, acreage and equestrian amenities. Accurate pricing and presentation matter more than ever.

Glendale 91208

  • Active Listings: Sep 15 ⬆ | Aug 12
  • Median List Price: Sep $1,999,000 ⬆ | Aug $1,897,000
  • Price per SqFt: Sep $761 ⬇ | Aug $763
  • Homes Sold: Sep 12 ⬆ | Aug 4
  • Median Sold Price: Sep $1,711,315 ⬇ | Aug $1,737,500
  • Avg. Market Time: Sep 25 days ⬆ | Aug 20
Pending Sales
  • Count: Sep 4 ⬇ | Aug 15
  • Median List Price: Sep $1,397,000 ⬇ | Aug $1,548,000
  • Median Market Time: Sep 42 days ⬇ | Aug 29
  • $/SqFt: Sep $888.50 ⬆ | Aug $807
Analysis (Robbyn Battles): Closings surged, but the sharp drop in homes under contract hints at a cooler October unless fresh, well-priced listings appear. Buyers continue to reward quality, walkability and updated systems.

Market-wide comparison: La Cañada shows the most resilient demand with faster pendings despite pricing discipline. Sunland-Tujunga posted the largest sales jump but pendings point to tighter buyer budgets ahead. Glendale 91208 is the most volatile — strong closings paired with a steep fall in pendings. Shadow Hills is the softest, with thinner demand and broader value checks. La Crescenta-Montrose remains balanced, with low inventory supporting sellers while buyers negotiate on $/SqFt.

Key Highlights for September

Sunland-Tujunga:
Sales doubled and days on market improved, yet pending pricing and $/SqFt slipped — buyers are active but price sensitive. Sellers win with sharp pricing and fresh presentation.
La Crescenta-Montrose:
Lean inventory keeps things competitive, but sold prices eased and pending $/SqFt softened. Buyers gain leverage on homes needing updates; turnkey listings still move fast.
La Cañada Flintridge:
More homes went under contract more quickly, signaling real demand. However, buyers pushed for value at the high end — strategic pricing and pre-market prep pay off.
Shadow Hills:
Demand is patchy. Condition, usability of land and equestrian features drive results. Expect longer timelines unless pricing aligns tightly with recent comps.
Glendale 91208:
Big closing month, but a lighter pipeline suggests a near-term cooldown unless new listings hit the sweet spot on condition, location and value.

Final thoughts from Robbyn Battles: Month after month, I translate numbers into decisions for La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, Sunland-Tujunga, Shadow Hills and Glendale 91208. With 35+ years of local expertise, I help you read pending data — the clearest signal of what happens next — so you can time your sale, target the right price or seize the right buy with confidence.

If you are thinking about buying or selling in these neighborhoods, this monthly snapshot is a great place to start. Every street and micro-market is unique, and the landscape changes quickly. For tailored advice, reach out directly.

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