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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Montgomery County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Montgomery County, MD

How much do homes in Montgomery County, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$606,055

$297/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$25,414(+4.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Montgomery County have sold for 4.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Montgomery County was $606,055 in October 2024, up 4.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $297.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $205K$216.5K
+5.6%
2 $304K$324.9K
+6.9%
3 $499.9K$529.7K
+5.9%
4 $712.7K$753.2K
+5.7%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+9.0%

Summary: Montgomery County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Loudoun County
+7.0%
Fairfax County
+6.6%
Howard County
+5.3%
Montgomery County
+4.4%
Prince George's County
+3.5%

Housing Supply in Montgomery County, MD

How many homes are available in Montgomery County, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,4342,772+13.9%

Summary: The Montgomery County real estate market had 2,772 homes for sale in October 2024, a 13.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 168191
+13.7%
2 428485
+13.3%
3 705788
+11.8%
4 620696
+12.3%
5+ 513612
+19.3%

Summary: The Montgomery County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 13.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 19.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
659781+18.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

226 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

214 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

340 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Montgomery County, you could pay more than the asking price. 43.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 781 homes were sold or pending in Montgomery County in October 2024, up by 18.5% month-over-month. Of the 780 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 44% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Montgomery County, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
19 Days22 Days+18.2%

Summary: Homes in Montgomery County had an average of 22 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 18.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

612 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

140 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

29 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 781 homes were sold in Montgomery County; 78% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% 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.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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