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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Howard County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Howard County, MD

How much do homes in Howard County, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$572,553

$254/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$28,434(+5.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Howard County have sold for 5.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Howard County was $572,553 in November 2024, up 5.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $254.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $172K$199K
+15.7%
2 $320K$326K
+1.9%
3 $455K$485K
+6.6%
4 $679.1K$690.8K
+1.7%
5+ $885.2K$960K
+8.4%

Summary: Howard County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Baltimore County
+6.4%
Howard County
+5.2%
Carroll County
+5.0%
Montgomery County
+4.5%
Anne Arundel County
+2.5%

Housing Supply in Howard County, MD

How many homes are available in Howard County, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
714643-9.9%

Summary: The Howard County real estate market had 643 homes for sale in November 2024, a 9.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 119
-18.2%
2 9279
-14.1%
3 267239
-10.5%
4 225221
-1.8%
5+ 11995
-20.2%

Summary: The Howard County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 18.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 14.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
248208-16.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

67 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

37 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

104 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Howard County, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 208 homes were sold or pending in Howard County in November 2024, down by 16.1% month-over-month. Of the 208 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Howard County, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
15 Days17 Days+14.2%

Summary: Homes in Howard County had an average of 17 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 14.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

171 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

33 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 208 homes were sold in Howard County; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% 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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