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 December 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

$880,000

$386/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$80,000(+10.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Kensington have sold for 10% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Kensington was $880,000 in December 2024, up 10% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $386.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $202.5K$175K
-13.6%
2 $289K$552.2K
+91.1%
3 $710K$723.7K
+1.9%
4 $815K$881.5K
+8.2%
5+ $1.3M$1.5M
+17.3%

Summary: Kensington housing prices by bedroom type for December 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 1.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.3%.

Housing Supply in Kensington, MD

How many homes are available in Kensington, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
4340-7.0%

Summary: The Kensington real estate market had 40 homes for sale in December 2024, a 7.0% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 23
+50.0%
3 1413
-7.1%
4 118
-27.3%
5+ 1516
+6.7%

Summary: The Kensington housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 27.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
11110.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

3 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. 63.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Kensington in December 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 11 sold homes, 64% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 27% 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

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
16 Days48 Days+201.9%

Summary: Homes in Kensington had an average of 48 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 201.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was 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 December 2024, 11 homes were sold in Kensington; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% 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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