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Carroll County, MD — Real Estate Market Update | May 2025

 Presented by Katelyn Mayer, PA & MD REALTOR® | Iron Valley Real Estate

Market Overview

  • Market Type: Strong Seller’s Market

  • Months of Inventory: 2.38 months (up 17.8% month-over-month, +96.7% year-over-year) — still a low inventory environment favoring sellers

  • Median Sold Price: $520,000 (up 7.4% from last month)

  • Sold to List Price Ratio: 101% (homes are selling just above asking price)

  • Median Days on Market: 12 days (up 71.4%, homes are selling fast but a bit slower than last month)

Listings & Sales Activity

  • Active Listings: 285 homes

    • Median List Price: $629,900 (+0.8%)

    • Median Living Area: 2,572 sqft

    • Median Price per Sqft: $233

  • New Listings: 286 homes

    • Median List Price: $527,000 (+0.6%)

    • Median Price per Sqft: $234

    • Total $ Volume: $176.7 million (+33.1%)

  • Pending Listings: 174 homes

    • Median List Price: $500,000 (+2.9%)

    • Median Days on Market: 20 days (+185.7%)

    • Median Price per Sqft: $243

  • New Pending Listings: 183 homes

    • Median List Price: $500,000 (+1%)

    • Median Days on Market: 19 days (+137.5%)

    • Median Price per Sqft: $243

  • Sold Listings: 155 homes

    • Median Sold Price: $520,000 (+7.4%)

    • Median Days on Market: 12 days

    • Median Price per Sqft: $233

Property Value Trends

  • Median Estimated Property Value: $520,880 (+1.3% month-over-month, +1.5% year-over-year)

  • Median Living Area Size: Approx. 2,200 to 2,600 sqft

  • Median Price per Sqft: $230–$245

Key Takeaways

  • Carroll County continues as a strong seller’s market with homes typically selling above list price and very low inventory.

  • The median sold price increased noticeably, reflecting healthy demand and rising home values.

  • Days on market have risen, indicating buyers are taking slightly more time, though properties still move quickly overall.

  • Increased new and pending listings show steady market activity, with volume surging in total sales dollars.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling in Carroll County, reach out for trusted guidance and market expertise!

Katelyn Mayer
PA & MD REALTOR® | Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
📍 121 Towne Square Dr. Suite 203, Hershey, PA 17033
📧 katelynm359@gmail.com | 📱 717-446-1640 | ☎️ 717-563-0008
🌐 kmayer.ironvalleyrealestate.com

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