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Fernwood Georgetown Village Marymount Stratton Woods

BETHESDA, MD 20817

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
June 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20817

Fernwood · Georgetown Village · Marymount · Stratton Woods

Market Analysis

Data as of June 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BETHESDA, MD real estate market (20817) currently shows 210 active listings, with 65 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 38 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 8% year-over-year, from $1,895,000 to $2,047,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 37,795  ·  Density: 1,039.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $231,292

Typical home value: $1,085,060  ·  Homeownership: 83.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
210
⇧ 10.5% vs 190 last year
Pending
65
31% pending ratio
Median Price
$2,047,500
⇧ 8% vs $1,895,000 last year
Average Price
$2,221,076
⇩ 1.4% vs $2,252,093 last year
Days on Market
38
⇩ 2.6% vs 39 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$435
⇩ 0.2% vs $436/sqft last year
Median Home Size
4,530 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 210 this year vs 190 last year
  • Days on market: 38 now vs 39 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $2,047,500 (+8% YoY)
  • Average: $2,221,076 (-1.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.5 miles — 1,033 listings ($1,286,269,235 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20817Bethesda, MD 208170.0 mi115$255,176,030$1,972,450$2,218,922
20814Bethesda, MD 208142.5 mi104$92,684,176$402,000$891,194
20896Garrett Park, MD 208963.9 mi1$907,500$907,500$907,500
20815Chevy Chase, MD 208153.9 mi112$143,671,472$772,500$1,282,781
22106McLean, VA 221064.2 mi1$480,000$480,000$480,000
20854Potomac, MD 208544.6 mi127$241,368,707$1,445,750$1,900,541
20015Washington, DC 200155.3 mi37$53,619,475$1,268,500$1,449,175
20851Rockville, MD 208515.7 mi14$8,765,862$564,243$626,133
22207Arlington, VA 222076.5 mi82$156,824,836$1,593,750$1,912,498
20012Washington, DC 200126.5 mi68$46,731,096$599,922$687,222
20850Rockville, MD 208506.6 mi116$88,458,932$757,500$762,577
22213Arlington, VA 222137.2 mi15$29,944,200$2,279,200$1,996,280
20011Washington, DC 200117.5 mi241$167,636,949$649,450$695,589

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BETHESDA, MD 20817?

As of June 2026, there are 210 active listings in BETHESDA, MD (zip code 20817), compared to 190 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BETHESDA, MD 20817?

The median listing price in BETHESDA, MD 20817 is $2,047,500 as of June 2026, a 8% increase from $1,895,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BETHESDA, MD?

Homes in BETHESDA, MD 20817 spend an average of 38 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 39 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BETHESDA, MD 20817?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of June 2026, BETHESDA, MD 20817 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 38 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BETHESDA, MD?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BETHESDA, MD 20817 save an estimated $40,950 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $2,047,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.