Our practice has shifted to real estate valuation and analysis for the Palisades area
Our practice has shifted to real estate valuation and analysis for the Palisades area
Updated June 12, 2025
Lower Marquez, located just above Sunset Boulevard west of Marquez Avenue, was one of the hardest-hit neighborhoods in the January 2025 wildfire. Nearly every home in the area—approximately 90+ structures—was destroyed in the fire, leaving a rare landscape of vacant, cleared residential lots in an established coastal neighborhood.
Before the fire, the area featured a mix of older single-level homes and view-oriented rebuilds, often on irregular hillside lots. Today, the neighborhood represents a significant redevelopment opportunity. The terrain still offers scattered ocean, canyon, and mountain views, with pricing now driven by lot size, orientation, and view potential.
Post-fire sales data shows:
Noteworthy Sales:
With the neighborhood cleared and utilities in place, Lower Marquez offers rare scale for developers or end-users to rebuild custom homes in a Pacific Palisades location at an entry price well below other coastal enclaves. The permitting environment has reportedly been expedited post-disaster, adding further appeal for near-term redevelopment.
Owners: we are happy to provide valuation analysis with no obligation -- we are not brokers.
Buyers: If you would like us to run analysis on a property (or properties) you are considering buying, please reach out.
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