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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Potomac is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Potomac, MD

How much do homes in Potomac, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,260,000

$349/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$46,092(+3.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Potomac have sold for 3.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Potomac was $1,260,000 in August 2024, up 3.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $349.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 $222.5K$235K
+5.6%
2 $315K$325K
+3.2%
3 $802.5K$870K
+8.4%
4 $1.0M$1.2M
+12.1%
5+ $1.5M$1.6M
+2.2%

Summary: Potomac housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.2%.

Housing Supply in Potomac, MD

How many homes are available in Potomac, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
131115-12.2%

Summary: The Potomac real estate market had 115 homes for sale in August 2024, a 12.2% decrease compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 44
0.0%
2 78
+14.3%
3 1611
-31.3%
4 4033
-17.5%
5+ 6459
-7.8%

Summary: The Potomac housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 31.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 17.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 7.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
5343-18.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

23 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Potomac, you could pay more than the asking price. 53.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 43 homes were sold or pending in Potomac in August 2024, down by 18.9% month-over-month. Of the 43 sold homes, 21% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 53% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Potomac, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
16 Days17 Days+2.3%

Summary: Homes in Potomac had an average of 17 days on market in Aug 2024, up by 2.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

35 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During August 2024, 43 homes were sold in Potomac; 81% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% 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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