Is Dorchester County, MD a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Dorchester County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Dorchester County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Dorchester County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Dorchester County, MD

How much do homes in Dorchester County, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$267,875

$165/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$8,875(+3.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Dorchester County have sold for 3.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Dorchester County was $267,875 in November 2024, up 3.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $165.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $157.2K$48K
-69.5%
2 $160K$185K
+15.6%
3 $239K$245K
+2.5%
4 $309.9K$315K
+1.6%
5+ $482.4K$369.4K
-23.4%

Summary: Dorchester County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 69.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 15.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 23.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Wicomico County
+4.4%
Dorchester County
+3.4%
Caroline County
+3.3%
Talbot County
+2.5%
Sussex County
+1.5%

Housing Supply in Dorchester County, MD

How many homes are available in Dorchester County, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2222220.0%

Summary: The Dorchester County real estate market had 222 homes for sale in November 2024, the same as October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 3643
+19.4%
3 115114
-0.9%
4 4845
-6.3%
5+ 2319
-17.4%

Summary: The Dorchester County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 19.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 17.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3633-8.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

20 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Dorchester County, you may be able to get a good deal. 60.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 33 homes were sold or pending in Dorchester County in November 2024, down by 8.3% month-over-month. Of the 33 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Dorchester County, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
62 Days92 Days+47.2%

Summary: Homes in Dorchester County had an average of 92 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 47.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Most homes in Dorchester County are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During November 2024, 33 homes were sold in Dorchester County; 27% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 39% 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 20 Days Ago

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