The clocks have been turned back (and 5:00 darkness is upon us), and the end of the year will be here before we know it. Often, at this time of year, the real estate market starts to slow down, but this was not he case in several of our local markets in October. 

Market knowledge, competitive pricing, and wide-reaching networks are essential for buying and selling homes in Portola Valley. Excellent negotiating skills are also key to successful results, particularly when multiple offers are involved. These are all things we excel at and just a few of the reasons we continue to represent more sellers and buyers in Portola Valley than any other real estate agent. 

Even though the holidays are fast approaching, there is no reason to delay your home search or putting your home on the market. Inventory is limited (bonus for sellers). Whether you are buying or selling, in this market, it's never too early to start preparing for 2026 and get a jump on the competition. In the meantime, we wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! 

Portola Valley

There were 14 sales that closed escrow, the highest monthly total following 12 in April; 6 of those sales were for more than list price. All the sales were between $2.5 million and $8.75 million, which contributed to the 8% higher median price, both for the month and year-to-date. The median price this year is $4.25 million, and the average price is $5,151,129, which is still not the record set in 2022 when it was $5,341,106. Currently, there are 22 homes for sale, 17 of which have been on the market for more than 30 days.

Woodside

Atherton

Menlo Park

Palo Alto

Los Altos and Los Altos Hills