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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Germantown is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Germantown, MD

How much do homes in Germantown, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$420,000

$260/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$25,812(+6.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Germantown have sold for 6.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Germantown was $420,000 in December 2024, up 6.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $260.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $217.5K$226.5K
+4.1%
2 $300K$306K
+2.0%
3 $412.5K$430K
+4.2%
4 $605K$645.1K
+6.6%
5+ $782K$800.5K
+2.4%

Summary: Germantown housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.4%.

Housing Supply in Germantown, MD

How many homes are available in Germantown, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
194165-14.9%

Summary: The Germantown real estate market had 165 homes for sale in December 2024, a 14.9% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 54
-20.0%
2 5650
-10.7%
3 8974
-16.9%
4 3230
-6.3%
5+ 127
-41.7%

Summary: The Germantown housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 16.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 41.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
6477+20.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

32 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Germantown, expect to pay close to the asking price. 41.6% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 77 homes were sold or pending in Germantown in December 2024, up by 20.3% month-over-month. Of the 77 sold homes, 31% were sold under asking, 42% were sold at asking, and 27% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Germantown, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
18 Days25 Days+35.7%

Summary: Homes in Germantown had an average of 25 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 35.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

58 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

16 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 77 homes were sold in Germantown; 75% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 4% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

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