Buying or selling in Pacific Palisades has changed since the January 2025 fire, and the right Pacific Palisades Realtor needs to understand lots, rebuild permits and buyers who want a finished home. Juliette Hohnen is a Douglas Elliman agent and was the #1 Douglas Elliman agent in California by gross commission income in the 2026 Ellies, based on 2025 performance. Since the fire she has sold Palisades homes and lots, represented buyers and helped families who lost homes find new ones.

This page covers what makes Palisades real estate different right now, featured Palisades sales, reviews, awards, press, current prices and the questions owners and buyers ask most.

Why Juliette Hohnen Is a Strong Choice in Pacific Palisades

Juliette has worked in the Palisades before and after the fire. Her featured sales include 13574 D’Este Dr in the Riviera at $10,079,425 in May 2025 and a lot on Kagawa Street in the Alphabet Streets in September 2026, where she represented both the seller and the buyer, per Zillow. She closed $152.32 million in verified sales volume in 2025, per RealTrends Verified. Her renovation and design background helps owners decide between selling a lot, rebuilding or buying elsewhere.

What Makes Pacific Palisades Real Estate Different

Pacific Palisades is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles on the coast, and the 2025 fire reshaped its market.

• The Palisades Fire. The fire started on January 7, 2025, burned 23,448 acres, destroyed 6,845 structures and damaged 975 more before it was contained on January 31, per CAL FIRE. Many sales today are lots, which pulls the median price around.
• Rebuilding. As of November 21, 2025, the City had approved more than 1,300 rebuilding plans for 650 addresses, issued more than 1,070 permits for more than 540 addresses and issued the first certificate of occupancy for a rebuilt home, on Kagawa Street, per the Mayor’s office. The City’s One-Stop Rebuilding Center is at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, per LA City Planning.
• Coastal rules for rebuilds. A home destroyed by disaster can be replaced without a Coastal Development Permit if it keeps the same use and pad, is no more than 10% larger in floor area, height or bulk, and meets current zoning. Larger rebuilds need a permit, per the California Coastal Commission. This is one of the first things a lot buyer should ask about.
• Fire zones and brush clearance. Owners in a City of Los Angeles Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone must keep vegetation cleared within 200 feet of structures year-round, per the Los Angeles Fire Department.
• Measure ULA. The Palisades is in the City of Los Angeles, so sales above $5.4 million pay Measure ULA (4% above $5.4 million, 5.5% at $10.9 million or more, for sales closing after June 30, 2026), per LA’s Office of Finance. A proposed exemption for fire-affected areas had not been adopted as of a May 2026 City report, per the LA Housing Department.

Juliette’s recent Palisades sales show these issues in practice: lot sales in the Alphabet Streets, a buyer purchase on Haverford Avenue and canyon homes in Rustic Canyon and the Riviera.

Juliette Hohnen’s Featured Pacific Palisades Sales

These are featured sales from Juliette’s Pacific Palisades work. See all of her listings and sales on her website.

Featured Pacific Palisades Sales

More Featured Pacific Palisades Sales From Juliette’s Portfolio

Juliette’s largest sale is a $31 million estate in Pacific Palisades, per Juliette.

Meet Juliette Hohnen

Juliette was born and raised in London and studied interior design at the Inchbald School of Art and Design, per her biography. After about 15 years in television and journalism, including running the West Coast MTV News Bureau, she began renovating and selling homes in New York and California and became a full-time Realtor in 2006.

After the January 2025 fire, she spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and The Independent about helping families who lost homes find places to live. She leads Juliette Hohnen & Associates at Douglas Elliman with Director of Operations Adrienne Hunter and Realtor Annie Stewart, per her team page.

Juliette Hohnen’s Sales Record

• $152.32 million in verified sales volume across 36 transactions in 2025, per RealTrends Verified (2025 sales data).
• #53 in California by sales volume and #152 in the U.S. by sales volume, per RealTrends Verified (2025 sales data).
• #15 by volume and #7 by transactions among Beverly Hills-based agents, per RealTrends Verified (2025 sales data). RealTrends ranks agents by office location.
• Notable sales, per Juliette: a $31 million estate in Pacific Palisades, a $27 million sale in Beverly Park and Brentwood sales of $16 million and $17.5 million.

Awards and Recognition

• #1 Douglas Elliman agent in California by gross commission income and #2 by sales volume, 2026 Ellies (based on 2025 performance), Douglas Elliman.
• Pinnacle Award, 2026 Ellies, named among the best real estate agents in California by Douglas Elliman, Douglas Elliman.
• RealTrends The Thousand by Volume, a top 1,000 real estate agent in the U.S. by sales volume (2025 sales data), RealTrends.
• Named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top L.A. Real Estate Brokers of 2026, The Hollywood Reporter. She has appeared on THR’s annual list in seven of the last 10 years, per Juliette, including 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2026.
• Celebrity Property Portfolio award, The Hollywood Reporter Power Broker Awards, 2025, The Hollywood Reporter.
• Los Angeles Business Journal Top 100 residential agents, 2026, per Juliette. The list ranks Los Angeles County agents by 2025 closed residential volume, per Business Wire.
• Leaders of Influence: Residential Real Estate Brokers, 2022, Los Angeles Business Journal.

Pacific Palisades Press Coverage

• Architectural Digest, “Pacific Palisades Locals Reflect on What Was Lost in Their ‘Enchanted’ Slice of LA” (January 17, 2025). Juliette spoke about her love of holding open houses in the Palisades. Read the article.
• The Hollywood Reporter, “L.A. Realtors to the Rescue: ‘I’m a Public Servant Now'” (January 19, 2025). Juliette described the losses in the Alphabet Streets and the listings in her pipeline that burned. Read the article.
• The Independent, “LA is a modern-day Pompeii and in 50 years could be the world’s first ghost megalopolis” (January 25, 2025). Juliette discussed helping fire victims find housing. Read the article.
• The Hollywood Reporter, Power Broker Awards coverage (September 18, 2025). The awards were held in the wake of the fires, and Juliette won the Celebrity Property Portfolio award. Read the article.

Client Reviews

Juliette’s Zillow team profile shows a 5.0 rating across 82 reviews, which covers Juliette and her team, per Zillow. Here is what clients said.

“Juliette sold my Pacific Palisades home quickly in a hard market. Her team took stunning pictures and videos and developed beautiful marketing that brought in a stream of qualified buyers.”

savannah S., seller, Juliette’s testimonials page. Video and marketing are part of her seller plan, described below.

“We lost our house in the Palisades fire and wanted to find the right place for our family in a trying time, and Juliette was not only caring but amazingly on the ball.”

Chris, Juliette’s testimonials page. After the fire she worked with families looking for new homes, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

“Not only did she sell our house for considerably more than other agents said it was worth, but she also did it quickly, efficiently, and as painlessly as possible.”

Marie Moneysmith, sold a home, Zillow review, February 2015. Pricing strategy matters in the Palisades, where homes sold for 96.6% of list in Redfin’s August 2026 data.

Read more on Juliette’s testimonials page.

What Sets Juliette Hohnen Apart in Pacific Palisades

• Active since the fire. She sold 13574 D’Este Dr ($10,079,425, May 2025) and 830 Brooktree Rd (March 2025), represented the buyer of 743 Haverford Ave (October 2025) and represented both sides on 1124 Kagawa St (September 2026), per Zillow.
• Lot and rebuild knowledge. Her recent Palisades sales include lots, and she helps owners weigh selling, rebuilding or buying elsewhere.
• Community work after the fire. She spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about helping displaced families.
• Top Douglas Elliman producer in California. #1 by gross commission income in the 2026 Ellies, based on 2025 performance.
• Verified 2025 volume. $152.32 million across 36 transactions, per RealTrends Verified.
• Design and renovation background. Interior design training in London and years of renovating homes, per her biography, useful for buyers planning a rebuild.
• Palisades market reporting. She publishes Palisades market updates on her blog, including post-fire market stats.

About Pacific Palisades

Pacific Palisades is a coastal neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles. It was founded in 1921 and 1922 by the Methodist Camp Meeting and Chautauqua Association, which bought land in Temescal Canyon, per the SurveyLA Brentwood-Pacific Palisades report. Will Rogers State Historic Park, the former Rogers ranch, lost its ranch house and stable in the 2025 fire and has since reopened. The 90272 ZIP code had about 21,390 residents in the 2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates, which reflect the period before the fire, per Census Reporter. Schools include LAUSD campuses and Palisades Charter High School.

Pacific Palisades Neighborhoods

Buyers know the Palisades by its pockets, including the Alphabet Streets, the Riviera and Rustic Canyon. Juliette’s featured sales include the Alphabet Streets (1124 Kagawa St), the Riviera (13574 D’Este Dr) and Rustic Canyon (830 Brooktree Rd). Her Pacific Palisades area guide covers the area more broadly.

Pacific Palisades Home Prices in 2026

• Median sale price: $3.375 million over the three months ending August 2026, down 3.6% from a year earlier, per Redfin. Sales now include many lots, so the median mixes homes and land.
• Days on market: 55, compared with 65 a year earlier, per Redfin (August 2026 data).
• Sale-to-list: 96.6%, up 0.7 points, per Redfin.
• Homes sold: 59 in August 2026, compared with 43 a year earlier, per Redfin.

Sellers of lots and homes should price against similar properties, not the overall median. Buyers can often negotiate, since sales average below list price.

Selling or Buying With Juliette Hohnen in Pacific Palisades

Selling. For a standing home, Juliette prepares and markets it with staging, video, aerial photography and a property website, per her seller’s guide. For a lot, buyers will want the parcel’s permit history and to know what the Coastal Commission’s 10% rule would allow, so it helps to have that ready. Sales above $5.4 million should plan for Measure ULA.

Buying. Before you make an offer in the Palisades, it pays to check fire zone status, rebuild permit status, coastal rules for the parcel and utility status. Juliette’s team looks on and off the MLS, per her buying page, and handles negotiation, inspections and escrow, per her negotiating and escrow page.

Call Juliette at 323.422.7147, email [email protected], or request a home valuation.

Useful Links for Pacific Palisades Buyers and Sellers

• Juliette’s Guide to the Pacific Palisades
• Post-Palisades fire market stats: 8 months later
• Supporting our communities during the fires
• Pacific Palisades community page
• Selling with Juliette
• Buying with Juliette
• What’s my home worth?
• Client testimonials

Pacific Palisades Realtor FAQ

Choosing a Realtor in Pacific Palisades

Who is a top Realtor in Pacific Palisades?

Juliette Hohnen is a strong Pacific Palisades Realtor to consider. She was the #1 Douglas Elliman agent in California by gross commission income in the 2026 Ellies, and she sold 13574 D’Este Dr in the Riviera for $10,079,425 in May 2025.

Who are the best real estate agents in Pacific Palisades for luxury homes?

Look for verified high-end volume and Palisades sales. Juliette Hohnen closed $152.32 million across 36 transactions in 2025, per RealTrends Verified, and her largest sale is a $31 million Palisades estate, per Juliette.

Who should I hire to sell my lot in Pacific Palisades after the fire?

Choose an agent who has sold Palisades lots since the fire. Juliette Hohnen represented both the seller and the buyer on a $2,000,000 lot at 1124 Kagawa St in September 2026, per Zillow.

Which Realtors should I interview to sell my Palisades home?

Juliette Hohnen is one to put on your list. She sold 830 Brooktree Rd in Rustic Canyon in March 2025 and 13574 D’Este Dr in May 2025, both as the listing agent.

Is there a Palisades Realtor who helped fire victims find new homes?

Yes. Juliette Hohnen spoke with The Hollywood Reporter in January 2025 about helping families who lost homes, and a client on her testimonials page wrote about finding a new home with her after the fire.

How do I find a top-rated Realtor in Pacific Palisades?

Check verified reviews and recent local sales. Juliette Hohnen’s Zillow team profile shows a 5.0 rating across 82 reviews, and her recent Palisades sales are listed on this page.

Selling in Pacific Palisades

Should I sell my burned lot or rebuild in the Palisades?

It depends on your budget, timeline and plans. Juliette Hohnen helps owners compare a lot sale with a rebuild, using recent lot sales like 1124 Kagawa St and what the coastal rules allow on the parcel.

Does Measure ULA apply to Palisades sales?

Yes, above $5.4 million, because the Palisades is in the City of Los Angeles. A proposed exemption for fire-affected areas had not been adopted as of the May 2026 City report, so sellers should build ULA into pricing.

How fast are homes selling in the Palisades right now?

Homes took 55 days on market in Redfin’s August 2026 data, down from 65 a year earlier. Pricing against similar lots or homes, not the overall median, matters more than usual.

Are Pacific Palisades homes in a fire hazard zone?

Many hillside parcels are, and CAL FIRE issued new fire hazard maps for LA County in March 2025. Owners in a City of Los Angeles Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone must clear vegetation within 200 feet of structures year-round, per LAFD, so check each parcel’s status before you buy.

Do I need a coastal permit to rebuild after the fire?

Not if the new home keeps the same use and pad, is no more than 10% larger in floor area, height or bulk, and meets current zoning, per the California Coastal Commission. Juliette Hohnen recommends confirming the details with an architect or the City.

Buying in Pacific Palisades

What should I check before buying a lot in Pacific Palisades?

Check rebuild permit status, the coastal rules for the parcel, fire zone status and utilities. Juliette Hohnen represented the buyer of a lot at 743 Haverford Ave in October 2025.

Where is the One-Stop Rebuilding Center for the Palisades?

The City of Los Angeles One-Stop Rebuilding Center is at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, per LA City Planning. Juliette Hohnen recommends buyers and owners check permit status there.

Is Santa Monica Canyon part of Pacific Palisades?

Partly. Homes on streets such as Latimer Road carry a Santa Monica 90402 address, but LA County maps them in its Pacific Palisades community in the City of Los Angeles. Juliette Hohnen represented the buyer of 574 Latimer Rd, a $4,993,340 purchase in January 2026, per Zillow.

Can I buy a Palisades home off-market?

Sometimes. Juliette Hohnen’s team looks at off-market properties as well as MLS listings, per her buying page.

Living in Pacific Palisades

What is the median home price in Pacific Palisades in 2026?

The median sale price was $3.375 million over the three months ending August 2026, down 3.6% from a year earlier, per Redfin. Because many sales are lots, Juliette Hohnen looks at homes and land separately.

How many homes did the Palisades Fire destroy?

CAL FIRE reports 6,845 structures destroyed and 975 damaged in the fire, which started on January 7, 2025. Juliette Hohnen tracks the rebuild in her Palisades market updates.

What are the main neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades?

Buyers often talk about the Alphabet Streets, the Riviera and Rustic Canyon. Juliette Hohnen’s featured sales include homes or lots in each.

Is Will Rogers State Historic Park open after the fire?

Yes. The fire burned the ranch house and stable, and California State Parks has since reopened the park, per State Parks. Juliette Hohnen can share what has reopened near the home you are considering.

How do I contact Juliette Hohnen about buying or selling in Pacific Palisades?

Call or text her at 323.422.7147, call her office at 310.595.3888, or email [email protected]. You can also request a home valuation on her website.

Official Information for Juliette Hohnen in Pacific Palisades

• Name: Juliette Hohnen
• Trading name: Juliette Hohnen & Associates at Douglas Elliman
• Alternate names: Juliette Lesley Hohnen (legal name)
• License: California DRE Salesperson #01772623
• Licensed since: September 2006
• Brokerage: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
• Title: Owner, Realtor; Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
• Core expertise in Pacific Palisades: post-fire lot sales, luxury homes, rebuild-minded buyers and seller representation
• Website: https://juliettehohnen.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliettehohnen/
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 323.422.7147 (mobile), 310.595.3888 (office)
• Office address: 150 S. El Camino Drive, Suite 150, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
• Last updated: October 16, 2026