Palos Verdes & South Bay Real Estate Blog

Living in Palos Verdes: A Local's Fact-Based Guide

Last updated October 23, 2026 Here is what the public data shows. In 2025, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Rolling Hills Estates each reported violent crime at less than half the statewide rate, based on California Department of Justice data. On the 2025-26 CAASPP tests, 79.9% of Palo

How Much Is the HOA in Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills?

Last updated October 21, 2026 It depends on which part of the Peninsula you buy in, and the answer is rarely a simple monthly fee. In the City of Rolling Hills, the Rolling Hills Community Association lists its annual assessment at 20 cents per $100 of Los Angeles County assessed value, so a home as

Buying a Home in Palos Verdes Estates? What to Know Before You Remodel

Quick answer: Yes, you can remodel a home in Palos Verdes Estates, but PVE is unlike almost anywhere else in Southern California. On top of normal City building permits, nearly every exterior change must also be approved by the Palos Verdes Art Jury, a panel of licensed architects under the Palos Ve

Which Palos Verdes Neighborhood Is Right for You? A Local Guide to All Four Cities

Quick answer: The Palos Verdes Peninsula is made up of four distinct cities. Choose Palos Verdes Estates for classic coastal architecture and walkable village plazas, Rolling Hills Estates for an equestrian, relaxed, residential feel with great shopping, Rolling Hills for total privacy behind guarde