The L.A. enclave is beloved by celebrities, including Tom Hanks, Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill, Spencer Pratt, and Heidi Montag. On Jan. 7, the fires destroyed Pratt and Montag's house, while other A-listers, including James Woods and Eugene Levy, had to evacuate, along with more than 30,000 residents.
For buyers, events like the Pacific Palisades fires might be a strong deterrent despite the highly desirable location of many of these houses.
In 2024, there were more than 62,000 wildfires across the county, which burned more than 8,851,142 acres. This is below the 10-year average for the number of wildfires, but notably higher than the average for acres burned-by nearly 2 million acres.
However, that's not to say that selling a house in an area prone to frequent wildfires is not without its challenges. So what does this mean for sellers who are eager to leave and start fresh in a less dangerous locale?
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