Dana Graham

November 2023 Newsletter

In my last letter I briefly discussed the market statistics.  I’m not a big fan of statistics as they can be misleading, but in this case they illustrate a current trend – the market is slowly slowing, which any experienced agent will tell you just by the “feel” of it.  When I wrote my last newsletter 60 days ago there were 112 houses for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with an average time on the market at about 30...Continue Reading!

Fantastic Family Home in RPV — SOLD!

Featuring a flexible 3140 square foot 5 bedroom 3 bath floorplan, the spectacular home also has a sweeping view of LA Harbor and, on clear days, all the way to Newport Beach.  Remodeled throughout, there is a large island kitchen, 2 family rooms with 2 bedrooms and a bath off each, and a large, flat, park-like rear garden the includes a pool, spa, wet bar, a large lawn area, and a beautiful view toward the east.  Also included is a...Continue Reading!

New Listing in Los Verdes — now sold in one week.

Like being at a B & B in Italy, this 3 bedroom 2 bath one level home just exudes charm and privacy.  From the private front courtyard to the expansive view of the Pacific and Santa Monica Mountains, this is truly a unique property.  You'll have a hard time finding another like it.  $1,699,000.  Closed escrow -- sold inside of a week. [ngg src="galleries" ids="124" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!

September 2023 Newsletter

Dear Neighbor: We are definitely seeing signs of the market slowing – “average days on market” is creeping up as is the number of houses for sale in PV:  from a ridiculously low 40 during the peak of the recent frenzy, to 73 as of last March, and 112 houses for sale as of this writing.  While this is still low by historic standards, the trend is hard to miss, with the average days on the market now standing at just...Continue Reading!

First Time For Sale Near Peninsula Center — Sold with multiple offers

5072 Delacroix is a 5 bedroom 2.5 bath 2494 square foot one owner family home in a great location.  You can walk to Soleado Elementary, Peninsula High, Peninsula Center and it is located on a quiet, low traffic street.  Featured are a lovely view, newer forced air unit, newer tankless water heater, and a 200 amp electrical panel.  This was a model home for the original tract and can now be yours for $1,599,000. [ngg src="galleries" ids="123" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!

Just Reduced — RPV Condo. Sold

This is a clean 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in Seagate.  Newer appliances, flooring, counters.  Amenities include pool, spa, clubhouse, and gated entry.  Just reduced to $675,000. [ngg src="galleries" ids="122" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!

416 Avenue G, Redondo Beach — Sold!

Just listed in the Riviera, at 1758 square feet this is the largest floor plan in the complex, which is walking distance to Riviera Village, restaurants, shopping, and the Beach.  Cooled by ocean breezes, this is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath end unit which has been completely remodeled.  Located on a low-traffic street, there is an over-sized, private 2-car garage, and a beautifully maintain community pool and spa.  Sold at $1,250,000. [ngg src="galleries" ids="121" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!

July Newsletter

And on it goes.  Demand for homes continues to outstrip supply.  Reasonably-priced houses in Palos Verdes are selling within a week, often with multiple offers.  You pretty much can’t buy a house on the Hill for less than $1.3 million, which generally gets you a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1400 square foot original 1956-1963 house in RPV without any kind of a view and probably needing work.  I remember when the original Grandview houses were built by Zuckerman in 1956...Continue Reading!

The History of Palos Verdes

I recently gave a lecture ambitiously titled "The History of Palos Verdes" at Hesse Park.  There have been many requests for recordings/videos of it.  Until I can edit it, etc, here is the raw footage, compliments of videographer Jeff Koven who, if you need professional video services, is the guy to call: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jIFwDAIBdJMiJZhNSjIwXd2esyN6RV97/viewContinue Reading!

Choice Vacant Lot Overlooking Catalina — Closed escrow at full price.

This 18,855 square foot buildable lot is in a very private location with a panoramic view of Catalina, the ocean, and coastline.  Only $650,000 when you buy the adjacent residence at 6347 Tarragon Rd, RPV.  This has now closed escrow.  It was sold to the same buyer as bought the adjacent house [ngg src="galleries" ids="120" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Continue Reading!