What is the price range for luxury homes in Pacific Palisades?

Pacific Palisades single-family luxury homes range from approximately $2.5 million at the entry end of the market to $30 million and above for significant hillside estates with panoramic ocean views. The most active tier for primary-residence family buyers runs from approximately $3 million to $10 million, where a range of renovation-ready and move-in-ready properties provide options across the community’s various sub-areas.

How did the January 2026 Palisades Fire affect the real estate market?

The Palisades Fire destroyed structures across a significant area of Pacific Palisades’ residential neighborhoods, creating a bifurcated market: fire-impacted areas where land is available for rebuilding, and surviving areas where available inventory carries demand pressure from both the regular buyer pool and displaced residents seeking to stay in the community. Buyers interested in Pacific Palisades should confirm the fire-impact status of any specific address or parcel they are evaluating, and work with a brokerage with current knowledge of which areas are affected, which are recovering, and what the post-fire due diligence process requires for each property type.

How does Pacific Palisades compare to Brentwood or Santa Monica for families?

Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, and Santa Monica’s North of Montana are the Westside’s three strongest family luxury neighborhoods and are frequently compared. Pacific Palisades’ advantages over Brentwood include direct ocean and mountain access, the Palisades Village walkability, and Palisades Charter High School’s strong public school option. Compared to North of Montana in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades typically offers larger lot sizes for equivalent pricing and more natural landscape character, but with a longer commute east and less public transit access. The right choice depends on how the buyer weights school catchment, commute, lot size, walkability, and lifestyle access.

What should buyers know about fire insurance in Pacific Palisades?

Pacific Palisades is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and wildfire insurance availability and cost have become significant considerations in the current market — a situation that predates but has been further complicated by the January 2026 fire. Buyers should obtain insurance quotes as part of their due diligence process, before removing contingencies, to confirm coverage is available at a cost that works within their overall budget. Buyers planning to finance a Pacific Palisades purchase should also confirm their lender’s insurance coverage requirements and confirm that the coverage they can obtain meets those requirements.

Are there land purchases available in Pacific Palisades for buyers who want to build?

Yes. Fire-impacted parcels in Pacific Palisades are available for purchase by buyers who intend to build new construction. These purchases require a different due diligence process than standard residential acquisitions — evaluating debris removal status, utility restoration, available surveys, existing entitlements, and the City of LA’s current permitting pathway for fire rebuild projects. The total cost of land plus construction needs to be evaluated against the purchase price of surviving homes to determine which approach provides better value for any specific buyer’s timeline and priorities.

What schools serve Pacific Palisades luxury neighborhoods?

Palisades Charter High School serves Pacific Palisades and is the public secondary school in the community’s attendance area. The school has a strong academic record, competitive admissions for out-of-area students, and established alumni engagement. Paul Revere Charter Middle School in Brentwood serves the Pacific Palisades middle school attendance area. Multiple elementary schools within the community and Westside serve different residential zones. Private school options — Crossroads, Brentwood School, Marymount, Loyola High — are accessible within 15-25 minutes of Pacific Palisades residential addresses.

Luxury Homes for Sale in Pacific Palisades Ca, Los Angeles

26647569

$44,950,000

16,000

1.13

1676 Alta Mura RD

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Westside Estate Agency Inc. CRMLS logo

26632973

$39,950,000

13,653

0.64

1601 Casale RD

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Carolwood Estates CRMLS logo

26830845

$39,500,000

16,900

8.6

1900 Old Ranch RD

Los Angeles CA 90049

Listed by Compass CRMLS logo

26710489

$36,995,000

16,773

1.8

1550 Amalfi DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by The Beverly Hills Estates CRMLS logo

26668591

$31,500,000

13,629

1.37

652 Chautauqua BL

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Carolwood Estates CRMLS logo

26865757

$29,900,000

6,219

2.84

1680 Old Oak RD

Los Angeles CA 90049

Listed by The Agency CRMLS logo

26997267

$28,500,000

13,629

1.37

652 Chautauqua BL

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Carolwood Estates CRMLS logo

26997629

$27,000,000

7,707

0.78

770 Napoli DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Carolwood Estates CRMLS logo

26836275

$24,995,000

7,167

0.66

900 Napoli DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate SoCal CRMLS logo

26848505

$24,995,000

9,708

1.04

800 Brooktree RD

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate SoCal CRMLS logo

26827133

$23,900,000

10,864

0.8

1722 San Remo DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Carolwood Estates CRMLS logo

26644959

$21,995,000

8,305

0.5

1319 Amalfi DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by The Agency CRMLS logo

26854163

$21,700,000

0.52

16680 Charmel LN

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by The Agency CRMLS logo

26638213

$19,998,000

11,545

0.28

14941 Pampas Ricas BL

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Sotheby's International Realty CRMLS logo

26870433

$19,995,000

10,934

0.85

1362 Bella Oceana VT

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Carolwood Estates CRMLS logo

26650777

$19,995,000

10,409

0.42

1580 Sorrento DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Westside Estate Agency Inc. CRMLS logo

26960799

$19,950,000

10,809

0.41

1660 Casale RD

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Compass CRMLS logo

26863323

$18,998,000

10,901

0.37

538 Spoleto DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Compass CRMLS logo

26921213

$18,550,000

10,260

0.34

1232 Corsica DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by The Agency CRMLS logo

26668443

$17,995,000

10,587

0.37

1072 Amalfi DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Compass CRMLS logo

26876469

$17,900,000

8,500

0.32

1490 San Remo DR

Los Angeles CA 90272

Listed by Compass CRMLS logo

26867263

$17,795,000

1.56

1680 Alta Mura RD

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Compass CRMLS logo

26873749

$16,900,000

10,221

0.34

990 Corsica DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Compass CRMLS logo

26987655

$15,495,000

7,467

0.42

773 Amalfi DR

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by The Agency CRMLS logo

26860867

$15,450,000

8,640

0.58

1535 Umeo RD

Pacific Palisades CA 90272

Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty CRMLS logo