Median Sale Prices Rose in the Suburban Maryland Market in May 2017

June 16, 2017

Market Minute Logo 2017May brought an increase in the median sale prices of homes to the suburban Maryland real estate market, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute reports. The Maryland suburbs include Charles, Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The Long & Foster Market Minute reports are based on data provided by Metropolitan Regional Information System and its member associations of Realtors and include residential real estate transactions within specific geographic regions, not just Long & Foster sales.

Suburban Maryland Chart May 2017

Median sale prices increased throughout the suburban Maryland real estate market in May. Prince George’s County experienced the largest increase at 8 percent, followed by Frederick County with an increase of 7 percent. In Montgomery County, the median sale price increased by 6 percent, and Charles County experienced an increase of 4 percent.

The number of homes sold declined in most parts of the suburban Maryland region in May when compared to the same month last year, though Charles County experienced a 13 percent increase. In Frederick County, the number of homes sold fell by 2 percent, while it decreased by 3 percent in Prince George’s County and 9 percent in Montgomery County.

Inventory declined in the suburban Maryland market in May, dropping by 33 percent in Prince George’s County and 32 percent in Charles County. Montgomery County experienced an 18 percent decline in active inventory, and in Frederick County it fell by 14 percent.

Homes sold at a steady pace throughout the region, with many selling in five to seven weeks on average. In Montgomery County, the days on market (DOM) average was 31 days, followed by Prince George’s County with a DOM average of 32 days. Homes sold in about 35 days on average in Frederick County and in Charles County, the DOM average was 44 days.

“Last month, the unemployment rate in the U.S. hit its lowest level in 16 years and wages continued to increase. Even though sparse inventory continues to cause frustration in the real estate market, many areas still saw rising home sales and prices last month, including parts of the suburban Maryland region,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, chief operating officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “This spring has been a busy one for our agents as they’ve expertly worked to guide buyers in finding a home, and we look forward to a healthy summer market.”

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