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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Bethesda is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Bethesda, MD

How much do homes in Bethesda, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,250,370

$466/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$73,370(+6.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Bethesda have sold for 6.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Bethesda was $1,250,370 in September 2024, up 6.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $466.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $240K$253.5K
+5.6%
2 $518K$570K
+10.0%
3 $1.0M$1.1M
+11.3%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+11.0%
5+ $2.0M$2.0M
+4.3%

Summary: Bethesda housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.3%.

Housing Supply in Bethesda, MD

How many homes are available in Bethesda, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
176216+22.7%

Summary: The Bethesda real estate market had 216 homes for sale in September 2024, a 22.7% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 2521
-16.0%
2 2238
+72.7%
3 2224
+9.1%
4 3343
+30.3%
5+ 7490
+21.6%

Summary: The Bethesda housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 16%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 72.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 30.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 21.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
6141-32.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

19 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Bethesda, you could pay more than the asking price. 46.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 41 homes were sold or pending in Bethesda in September 2024, down by 32.8% month-over-month. Of the 41 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 46% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Bethesda, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
22 Days19 Days-12.7%

Summary: Homes in Bethesda had an average of 19 days on market in Sep 2024, down by 12.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

34 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 41 homes were sold in Bethesda; 83% of homes were sold within 30 days, 12% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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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