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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Laurel is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Laurel, MD

How much do homes in Laurel, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$459,281

$244/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$8,323(+1.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Laurel have sold for 1.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Laurel was $459,281 in August 2024, up 1.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $244.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 $200K$200K
0.0%
2 $278.9K$298.9K
+7.2%
3 $430K$449.9K
+4.6%
4 $551.5K$564.2K
+2.3%
5+ $603.8K$700K
+15.9%

Summary: Laurel housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 15.9%.

Housing Supply in Laurel, MD

How many homes are available in Laurel, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
277287+3.6%

Summary: The Laurel real estate market had 287 homes for sale in August 2024, a 3.6% increase compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 109
-10.0%
2 4944
-10.2%
3 126125
-0.8%
4 6375
+19.0%
5+ 2934
+17.2%

Summary: The Laurel housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 19%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
9590-5.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

18 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

29 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

43 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Laurel, you could pay more than the asking price. 47.8% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 90 homes were sold or pending in Laurel in August 2024, down by 5.3% month-over-month. Of the 90 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 32% were sold at asking, and 48% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Laurel, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
15 Days17 Days+17.2%

Summary: Homes in Laurel had an average of 17 days on market in Aug 2024, up by 17.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

79 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During August 2024, 90 homes were sold in Laurel; 88% of homes were sold within 30 days, 10% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% 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 7 Days Ago

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