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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing South Kensington is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in South Kensington, MD

How much do homes in South Kensington, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,040,000

$416/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$71,000(+7.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in South Kensington have sold for 7.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in South Kensington was $1,040,000 in November 2024, up 7.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $416.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $490K-
N/A
3 $800K$791.2K
-1.1%
4 $955K$1.0M
+12.6%
5+ $1.6M$1.7M
+4.7%

Summary: South Kensington housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes did not change, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

South Kensington
+7.3%
Parkwood
+4.2%

Housing Supply in South Kensington, MD

How many homes are available in South Kensington, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
3325-24.2%

Summary: The South Kensington real estate market had 25 homes for sale in November 2024, a 24.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 00
0.0%
3 129
-25.0%
4 73
-57.1%
5+ 1413
-7.1%

Summary: The South 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 remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 57.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
148-42.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in South Kensington, expect to pay close to the asking price. 37.5% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in South Kensington in November 2024, down by 42.9% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 38% were sold at asking, and 38% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for South Kensington, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
4 Days10 Days+118.8%

Summary: Homes in South Kensington had an average of 10 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 118.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 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 South Kensington are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 8 homes were sold in South Kensington; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 13% 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.

Report Updated 27 Days Ago

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