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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wheaton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Wheaton, MD

How much do homes in Wheaton, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$535,000

$313/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$10,000(+1.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wheaton have sold for 1.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wheaton was $535,000 in December 2024, up 1.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $313.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $198K-
N/A
2 $393.5K$397K
+0.9%
3 $500K$525K
+5.0%
4 $553.5K$552.7K
-0.1%
5+ $572.7K$594.9K
+3.9%

Summary: Wheaton housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Kensington Heights
+31.5%
North Kensington
+9.5%
Wheaton Hills
+7.7%
Rock Creek Palisades
+7.3%
Wheaton
+1.9%

Housing Supply in Wheaton, MD

How many homes are available in Wheaton, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
7853-32.1%

Summary: The Wheaton real estate market had 53 homes for sale in December 2024, a 32.1% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 65
-16.7%
3 2417
-29.2%
4 2615
-42.3%
5+ 2115
-28.6%

Summary: The Wheaton housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 16.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 29.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 42.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 28.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
3118-41.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wheaton, you could pay more than the asking price. 38.9% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 18 homes were sold or pending in Wheaton in December 2024, down by 41.9% month-over-month. Of the 18 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 39% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wheaton, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
27 Days28 Days+1.3%

Summary: Homes in Wheaton had an average of 28 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 1.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 18 homes were sold in Wheaton; 61% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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 4 Days Ago

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