Single-Family Home Closed Sales | September 15, 2025 to March 2, 2026

This report analyzes 51 closed single-family home sales in North La Quinta over the past six months to help buyers understand pricing, market speed, negotiating leverage, and the value benchmarks that matter when evaluating a purchase.

Market Snapshot

The homes in this dataset had an average sold price of $650,057 and a median sold price of $635,000. Because the average and median are relatively close, the market appears fairly consistent without the kind of extreme high-end outliers that can distort the numbers.

The average home size was 2,126 square feet, with a median size of 2,134 square feet, which gives buyers a solid picture of the typical size of a resale single-family home in this market segment.

The average sold price per square foot was $306.69, while the median sold price per square foot was $312.54. For most buyers, the median price per square foot is one of the most useful benchmarks when comparing one home to another.

Pricing

The sold prices in this group ranged from $470,000 to $905,000, showing a much tighter and more uniform market band than a luxury-market sample.

A practical valuation benchmark for buyers is the price per square foot. In this dataset, the middle of the market generally clustered around the low $300s per square foot.

The middle 50% of sales fell roughly within these ranges:

  • Sold price: about $590,000 to $692,000

  • Sold price per square foot: about $282.16 to $332.69

For a buyer, that means when a home is priced well above this range, it should clearly justify the premium through condition, upgrades, lot, pool, school-area appeal, or location within North La Quinta.

Negotiating Power

This dataset suggests that buyers had some negotiating leverage, but not as much as in a softer or more luxury-skewed market.

The average list price was $661,937, while the average sold price was $650,057, creating an average discount of $11,880, or approximately 1.80% below list price.

The median dollar discount was $9,900, and the median sale-to-list discount was about 1.10% below asking.

Breaking the sales down further:

  • 60.8% of homes sold below list price

  • 25.5% sold at list price

  • 13.7% sold above list price

Among the homes that sold below asking, the average discount was about 3.32%. Among the homes that sold above list, the average premium was about 1.61%.

For buyers, that means negotiation opportunities existed, but the discounts were generally modest. Well-priced homes were still competitive enough that some sold at or above asking.

Market Speed

The average days on market was 61.9 days, while the median days on market was 47 days.

That tells us homes in this market generally took longer to sell than the La Quinta luxury sample, but the spread also suggests that some properties sat considerably longer than others.

The range was wide, from 0 days to 298 days on market, which is significant. For a buyer, this usually points to a split between:

  • homes that were priced correctly and sold in a reasonable window

  • homes that may have been overpriced, less updated, or less compelling relative to competing inventory

A property that has been on the market materially longer than the 47-day median may present a stronger negotiation opportunity, especially if the asking price is not well supported by recent comparable sales.

Typical Property Profile

The average home in this dataset had:

  • 3.7 bedrooms

  • 2.6 bathrooms

  • 2,126 square feet

  • an average year built of 1995.9

The median year built was 1999, which suggests much of this inventory comes from a similar era of development. For buyers, that makes property condition and updates especially important. In this age range, features such as roof condition, HVAC age, windows, flooring, kitchen remodels, bathroom upgrades, and pool equipment can materially affect value.

Additional Costs That Matter

Two additional data points in this file are important for buyers.

The average monthly HOA fee was $73.58, with a median of $42 per month. That suggests some neighborhoods have little or modest HOA expense, while others may carry higher dues.

The file also shows seller concessions on a portion of the sales:

  • 16 of 51 homes showed a concession amount

  • among the sales with reported concessions, the average concession was approximately $8,710

  • the median concession was about $6,888

For buyers, that matters because it suggests some transactions involved credits for closing costs, rate buydowns, repairs, or other negotiated terms beyond just price.

What This Means for a Buyer

For a buyer in North La Quinta, this data points to a market that is relatively stable, price-sensitive, and more negotiable than a fast-moving seller’s market, but still competitive on the better listings.

First, there was measurable room to negotiate. Most homes sold below list price, and the average discount, while not huge, was meaningful enough to support a disciplined offer strategy.

Second, buyers should pay close attention to days on market. Homes that have been sitting noticeably longer than the neighborhood norm may offer stronger leverage.

Third, price per square foot should be used as a guide, not a rule. A house at the high end of the range may still be a strong buy if it offers better upgrades, a superior lot, a pool, better curb appeal, or a more desirable location. A lower price per square foot is not automatically a better value if the home needs significant updating.

Fourth, buyers should factor in not only price, but also HOA fees, possible concessions, condition, and replacement costs for older components. In a market of homes largely built in the mid-to-late 1990s, deferred maintenance can materially change the real cost of ownership.

Buyer Benchmarks

Based on this sales sample, a buyer can use the following benchmarks when evaluating a property:

  • Typical sold price: about $635,000

  • Typical size: about 2,134 sq ft

  • Typical value benchmark: about $312.54 per sq ft

  • Average value benchmark: about $306.69 per sq ft

  • Typical market pace: about 47 days on market

  • Average market pace: about 62 days on market

  • Typical negotiation outcome: about 1% to 2% below asking, with stronger discounts on some homes

  • Middle market price band: about $590,000 to $692,000

  • Middle market price-per-foot band: about $282 to $333 per sq ft

Final Takeaway

Overall, this North La Quinta single-family market appears relatively balanced. Buyers had some negotiating power, but not unlimited leverage. Most homes sold below asking, yet a meaningful number still sold at or above list, especially when priced well and presented properly.

For a buyer, the best approach is to compare each target property against recent comparable sales, price per square foot, time on market, condition, location, and total ownership costs. In this market, careful comparison shopping and disciplined pricing analysis can help a buyer avoid overpaying while still acting decisively on the right home.

 

If you want, I can also combine both reports into a side-by-side comparison of PGA West/La Quinta vs. North La Quinta so you can show buyers how the two market segments differ.