Is Bethesda, MD a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bethesda is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Bethesda has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Bethesda is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Bethesda, MD

How much do homes in Bethesda, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,250,000

$468/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$65,666(+5.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bethesda have sold for 5.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bethesda was $1,250,000 in November 2024, up 5.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $468.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $230K$258.2K
+12.3%
2 $518K$580K
+12.0%
3 $1.0M$1.1M
+4.8%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+9.7%
5+ $2.0M$2.0M
+1.1%

Summary: Bethesda housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.1%.

Housing Supply in Bethesda, MD

How many homes are available in Bethesda, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
194184-5.2%

Summary: The Bethesda real estate market had 184 homes for sale in November 2024, a 5.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 1823
+27.8%
2 3528
-20.0%
3 2624
-7.7%
4 3021
-30.0%
5+ 8588
+3.5%

Summary: The Bethesda housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 27.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 30%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
5338-28.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

15 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

9 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bethesda, you may be able to get a good deal. 39.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 38 homes were sold or pending in Bethesda in November 2024, down by 28.3% month-over-month. Of the 38 sold homes, 39% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 37% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bethesda, MD

How long does it take to sell a home in Bethesda, MD?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
25 Days23 Days-8.7%

Summary: Homes in Bethesda had an average of 23 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 8.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

27 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Bethesda are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 38 homes were sold in Bethesda; 71% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 26 Days Ago

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