24-Hour South Bay Market Intelligence Report

24‑Hour South Bay Market Intelligence Report

March 5, 2026  •  Last 24 hours (based on Status Change dates ≥ 2026‑03‑04 in the sheet).
Prepared for buyers & sellers in the South Bay by George Fotion (CalDRE#785373)

Executive Summary

The last 24 hours show an active, selective market: homes that are priced and positioned well move quickly, while a smaller set of listings fail and quietly exit (Withdrawn/Hold/Canceled/Expired).

New Active (24h)
16
Demand Events (Pending+AUC+Closed)
21
Failed Listings (W/H/Canc/Exp)
9
Supply–Demand Ratio
1.31
Median New Active Price
$815,000
Median Pending/AUC Price
$1,699,000

What’s happening right now

  • Demand is strong relative to new supply (ratio 1.31).
  • 9 listings failed (Withdrawn/Hold/Canceled/Expired) — these are prime off‑market negotiation targets.
  • Pending/AUC pricing skews higher than new actives in this 24‑hour slice (small sample) — consistent with a quality/selectivity premium.

Where activity is concentrated (24h)

  • Torrance: 10
  • San Pedro: 6
  • Inglewood: 5
  • Gardena: 4
  • Redondo Beach: 3
  • Rancho Palos Verdes: 3
  • Carson: 3
  • Los Angeles: 2
  • Lawndale: 2
  • Hermosa Beach: 2

Note: Pending/AUC medians can swing when the sample size is small. This report focuses on directionally useful signals and opportunity identification.

Three Powerful Additions

Buyer Opportunity Index (0–100) Higher = more leverage/opportunity via failed listings and softer demand. Lower opportunity Higher opportunity 36.6
Seller Pricing Risk Index (0–100) Higher = greater risk of longer market time, reductions, or failure without sharp pricing/positioning. Lower risk Higher risk 65.0
Supply vs Demand Gauge Demand events ÷ New active listings (24h) 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 1.31 Supply–Demand Ratio Buyer-leaning Balanced Seller-leaning / Hot

How to read the gauge: <0.70 buyer‑leaning, 0.70–1.00 balanced, 1.00–1.30 seller‑leaning, >1.30 hot/competitive.

Actionable Extractions (from the sheet)

These lists are built to create immediate talking points and next-step actions for buyers and sellers.

1) Most Likely to Reduce Price Soon (Stale Active Inventory)

Active listings with high CDOM are statistically more likely to adjust price soon — especially if showing activity slows.

MLS #PriceCityCDOMSt #Street
SB25279475$450,000Gardena25615116S RAYMOND
WS26041955$850,0001361654Plaza Del Amo
26659753$1,300,000Inglewood12711319Larch
25630369$469,000San Pedro51316Miraleste

2) Most Likely to Sell Over Asking (Fast Escrow Signals)

Pending/AUC listings that went under contract quickly often indicate competition and a higher probability of strong terms.

MLS #StatusPriceCityCDOMSt #Street
SB26039808Active Under Contract$2,295,000Palos Verdes Estates315Margate
SB26032287Pending$649,000Redondo Beach4902Camino Real
SB26019222Pending$1,299,000Hermosa Beach411032nd
SB26036771Pending$1,699,000Torrance521913Palos Verdes
SB26034285Pending$4,200,000Manhattan Beach52215Alma
OC26031082Pending$1,499,990Hawthorne513708Judah
SB26028995Pending$689,900Carson5416219th
SB26041731Pending$725,000Gardena51652182nd
SB26039761Pending$3,799,000Manhattan Beach612433rd

3) “Hidden Off‑Market” Targets (Failed Listings)

Withdrawn/Hold/Canceled/Expired listings can be approached for pre‑relist negotiations and improved terms.

MLS #StatusLast List PriceCityCDOMSt #Street
SB25269192Canceled$999,000San Pedro92243Hanford
25520137Expired$730,000Inglewood82650Aerick
SW25279821Canceled$1,199,000Redondo Beach71634Meyer
SB25264914Withdrawn$605,000Redondo Beach39640The Village
26647837Canceled$2,700,000Los Angeles285804Shenandoah
SB25257692Expired$1,750,000Rancho Palos Verdes272120Ronsard
SB26042065Hold$870,000Carson721314Kinard
SB26037326Withdrawn$2,295,000Torrance023108Los Codona
SB26047907Hold$875,000Inglewood0107258th

Tip: For buyers, these “failed” listings often create the best leverage — fewer competing offers and more motivated sellers.

What This Means for Buyers

  • Work the failed list immediately: ask agents if the seller will entertain offers before a relaunch.
  • Move fast on good new inventory: when demand runs high, hesitation costs the best opportunities.
  • Use CDOM leverage: stale inventory can mean more room for credits, repairs, or price concessions.

What This Means for Sellers

  • The market is selective: sharp pricing and presentation still get traction, even in a competitive environment.
  • Overpricing increases risk: longer CDOM raises the odds of reductions or failure (Withdrawn/Expired).
  • Launch strategy matters: early momentum is a key predictor of final terms.