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

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

Market Overview

  • Market Type: Seller’s Market with balanced trends

  • Months of Inventory: 2.37 months (up 5.3% from last month, +43.6% year-over-year) — still a relatively low inventory favoring sellers

  • Median Sold Price: $574,500 (up 5.8% month-over-month)

  • Sold to List Price Ratio: 101.6% (homes typically sell above list price)

  • Median Days on Market: 14 days (up 75% from last month) — homes are selling quickly, but slightly slower than last month

Listings & Sales Activity

  • Active Listings: 372 single-family homes

    • Median List Price: $694,500 (+2.4%)

    • Median Living Area: 2,923 sqft

    • Median Price per Sqft: $234

  • New Listings: 342 homes

    • Median List Price: $649,900 (+4%)

    • Median Price per Sqft: $233

    • Total $ Volume: $234 million (+21.4%)

  • Pending Listings: 282 homes

    • Median List Price: $648,925 (+10.9%)

    • Median Days on Market: 16 days (+77.8%)

    • Median Price per Sqft: $239 (+4.4%)

  • New Pending Listings: 265 homes

    • Median List Price: $625,000 (+8.7%)

    • Median Days on Market: 21 days (+61.5%)

    • Median Price per Sqft: $235 (+3.1%)

  • Sold Listings: 203 homes

    • Median Sold Price: $574,500 (+5.8%)

    • Median Days on Market: 14 days (+75%)

    • Median Price per Sqft: $231

Property Value Trends

  • Median Estimated Property Value: $590,960 (+1% month-over-month, +3.4% year-over-year)

  • Median Living Area Size: Approximately 2,800 sqft

  • Median Price per Sqft: Between $230 and $240 across listings and sales

Key Insights

  • Frederick County remains a strong seller’s market with low inventory and homes selling slightly above asking price.

  • Median sold price and property values continue to rise steadily, reflecting ongoing demand.

  • Although homes are still selling quickly, the median days on market have increased notably, indicating a slight cooling or more buyer deliberation.

  • The increase in new listings and pending sales shows active market participation on both buyer and seller sides.

If you’re considering buying or selling in Frederick County, MD, I’m here to help you navigate the market with expert advice and personalized service.

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

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How to Obtain a Pennsylvania Driver’s License (For Foreign Nationals)

Whether you're a resident foreign national or visiting from another country, here is the updated step-by-step process to get your PA driver’s license or legally drive in Pennsylvania. Driving in PA as a Visitor from Another Country Check if your country has a Driver License Foreign Reciprocity Agreement with Pennsylvania. If yes , you may be able to convert your foreign license without taking the knowledge or road tests . If no , you are legally permitted to drive in PA for up to 30 days using your valid foreign driver’s license before you need to get a PA license. Step 1: Study the PA Driver’s Manual Review the manual carefully to prepare for the knowledge test. Language options and a study app are available to assist you. 👉 Get a Driver's License | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Step 2: Complete Form DL-180 This form is a physician certification verifying your physical ability to drive. You must have it filled out by a licensed physician. Available ...
Read more

🏡 Housing Options in East York & Red Lion, PA

Discover a wide range of rental options tailored to various lifestyles and budgets in East York and nearby Red Lion. Whether you're looking for a cozy one-bedroom apartment or a spacious townhouse, there's something for everyone. 📍 East York Springett’s Apartments 50 Eisenhower Dr, York, PA 17402 1-, 2-bedroom, and level apartments 🔗 manorcommunities.com Suburban Park Apartments 2685 Carnegie Rd, East York, PA 17402 1- and 2-bedroom apartments 🔗 liveatsuburbanpark.com Fallbrook Flats 3889 E Market St, York, PA 17402 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments 🔗 jcmliving.com The Apartments at Waterford 200 Governors Pl, York, PA 17402 Modern apartments with various layouts 🔗 waterford.theapartmentgallery.com 📍 Red Lion Lionsgate Townhomes 101 N Cheviot Way, Red Lion, PA 17356 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes 🔗 morgan-properties.com Hudson Ridge Townhomes 2 Hudson Blvd, Red Lion, PA 17356 2- and 3-story townhomes | 💲$1,900–$2,300/month 🔗 renthudsonridge.com Wi...
Read more

Rental & Fair Market Overview – Central PA (June 2025)

  Region: South Central PA  Covering: Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Adams, York, Lancaster, Berks, and Lebanon Counties Fair Market Rent Overview (HUD 2025 Benchmarks) Unit Size Rent Range Notes Studio $850–$975 Increasing demand in Harrisburg and York City 1BR $975–$1,200 Strong demand across all counties 2BR $1,200–$1,450 Popular for both families and roommates 3BR $1,500–$1,750 Steady turnover, higher cash flow potential 4BR $1,650–$2,000+ Limited inventory = higher rent resilience Highest rents generally appear in Lancaster, Dauphin, and York , while Fulton and Franklin trend lower but offer better cap rate potential. Occupancy & Rental Demand Occupancy across the region : ~95%–97% (above national average) Average days on market : 28–37 days depending on zip code Turnover rate : Steady in LTR; STR varies seasonally Investor Insight: Regional Themes STR Opportunity Zones : Gettysburg, Hershey, Downtown Lancaster, Midtown Harrisburg, and York Cit...
Read more