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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Kensington is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Kensington, MD

How much do homes in Kensington, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$865,000

$386/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$60,000(+7.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Kensington have sold for 7.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Kensington was $865,000 in November 2024, up 7.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $386.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $202.5K$175K
-13.6%
2 $289K$552.2K
+91.1%
3 $720K$724.3K
+0.6%
4 $822.5K$878K
+6.7%
5+ $1.3M$1.5M
+13.0%

Summary: Kensington housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 91.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13%.

Housing Supply in Kensington, MD

How many homes are available in Kensington, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6745-32.8%

Summary: The Kensington real estate market had 45 homes for sale in November 2024, a 32.8% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 12
+100.0%
3 1914
-26.3%
4 2010
-50.0%
5+ 2618
-30.8%

Summary: The Kensington housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 26.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 30.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3111-64.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Kensington, you may be able to get a good deal. 36.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Kensington in November 2024, down by 64.5% month-over-month. Of the 11 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 36% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Kensington, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
7 Days10 Days+53.4%

Summary: Homes in Kensington had an average of 10 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 53.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

10 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 11 homes were sold in Kensington; 91% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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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