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 October 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

$1,030,000

$409/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$75,000(+7.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in South Kensington have sold for 7.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in South Kensington was $1,030,000 in October 2024, up 7.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $409.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $590K-
N/A
3 $779.5K$780K
0.1%
4 $955K$1.0M
+4.7%
5+ $1.6M$1.7M
+6.0%

Summary: South Kensington housing prices by bedroom type for October 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 increased by 0.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

South Kensington
+7.9%
Rock Creek Hills
+2.0%
Parkwood
-3.1%

Housing Supply in South Kensington, MD

How many homes are available in South Kensington, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2636+38.5%

Summary: The South Kensington real estate market had 36 homes for sale in October 2024, a 38.5% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 00
0.0%
3 913
+44.4%
4 67
+16.7%
5+ 1116
+45.5%

Summary: The South Kensington housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 44.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 45.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
414+250.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: A total of 14 homes were sold or pending in South Kensington in October 2024, up by 250.0% month-over-month. Of the 14 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 50% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
11 Days16 Days+41.2%

Summary: Homes in South Kensington had an average of 16 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 41.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

12 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were 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 October 2024, 14 homes were sold in South Kensington; 86% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% 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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