As the desert summer winds down and we move into the fall season, the Coachella Valley real estate market continues to show resilience. While September is traditionally part of our low season, the numbers reveal that serious buyers are still making moves - and sellers who position their homes well are seeing results.
Market Overview: September 2025
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Total Homes Sold: 540
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Total Sales Volume: $432,703,806
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Average Sold Price: $801,303
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Average Days on Market (DIM): 71
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Sold/List Price Ratio: 93.9%
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Active Inventory (Valley-wide): 2,909
How September Compares to July & August
Sales Volume & Activity
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In July, 588 homes sold across the Valley, totaling $473M in volume.
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August dipped slightly, with both sales and volume slowing as summer heat peaked.
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By September, activity steadied at 540 homes sold and $432M in volume - lower than July but consistent with seasonal expectations.
Average Sold Price
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July: $805,420
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August: saw a small cooling in price points.
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September: prices held firm at $801,303, reflecting a stable market despite fewer transactions.
Days on Market
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Homes in September averaged 71 days on market, a modest improvement compared to earlier summer months, showing that well-priced homes are moving efficiently even in low season.
Inventory Trends
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Valley-wide inventory stood at 2,909 listings in September, a manageable number that keeps conditions balanced for both buyers and sellers.
The Low Season Advantage
The desert’s summer and early fall are often referred to as the low season for real estate. But that doesn’t mean opportunities disappear - it simply means the market looks different.
For Buyers
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Less Competition: With many seasonal buyers (“snowbirds”) not arriving until later in the year, local and relocating buyers face less bidding pressure.
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Negotiating Power: Sellers listing in summer are often motivated, creating room for price adjustments and concessions.
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More Time to Choose: A wider selection and steadier pace means buyers can shop strategically without the frenzy of peak season.
For Sellers
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Committed Buyers: While foot traffic is lighter, buyers active now are typically serious - moving for work, lifestyle changes, or investment reasons.
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Less Listing Competition: With fewer homes on the market, a well-priced and well-presented property stands out more.
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Strategic Timing: Listing in September positions sellers to catch the surge of seasonal demand that begins in October and builds through the holidays.
Key Takeaway
September reinforced the desert’s seasonal rhythm: a quieter pace, but with steady momentum. Prices remain strong, days on market are improving, and inventory is holding at manageable levels.
For buyers, now is the time to secure a home with less competition before the seasonal rush. For sellers, the low season is an opportunity to stand out and prepare for the influx of snowbirds and second-home seekers arriving this fall.
The desert market may slow in the heat of summer, but it never stops moving - and September proves once again that serious buyers and sellers are always at work in the Coachella Valley.
