Listed in the 2018 USA TODAY "America's Top 50 Best Cities To Live." Palos Verdes Estates is the only California city to be included!
Listed in the 2018 USA TODAY "America's Top 50 Best Cities To Live", Palos Verdes Estates is the only California city to be included!
The vision for Palos Verdes Estates began in 1913, when New York financier Frank A. Vanderlip, Sr. purchased the land from the Bixby family with the dream of creating one of America's finest planned residential communities. That vision was brought to life by the renowned Olmsted Brothers—the sons of Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York City's Central Park—whose master plan seamlessly blended architecture with the natural landscape. More than a century later, Palos Verdes Estates remains celebrated for its enduring rural character, architectural integrity, and extraordinary coastal beauty, earning an international reputation as one of Southern California's most treasured communities.
The Palos Verdes Estates real estate market offers an exceptional collection of homes, each reflecting the character and individuality of the community itself. Architectural styles range from timeless traditional estates and iconic Old Spanish haciendas to striking contemporary residences and grand gated compounds. For more than a decade, Chris Adlam has been the top-grossing real estate agent in Palos Verdes Estates, leading the market in both listings and sales.
Backed by more than three decades of experience and a deep knowledge of the Palos Verdes market, Chris closed approximately $161.4 million in sales volume in 2024, earning recognition as one of California’s top agents by RealTrends.
13,047 people live in Palos Verdes Estates, where the median age is 52.9 and the average individual income is $142,117. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Palos Verdes Estates has 5,032 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palos Verdes Estates do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,047 people call Palos Verdes Estates home. The population density is 2,731.93 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Chris Adlam is the premier luxury real estate agent in the Los Angeles Southbay. With vast experience from Palos Verdes to Manhattan Beach, Chris is committed to the highest standards of service, knowledge and integrity.
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