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BETHESDA, MD 20817

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Montgomery County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
109
⇧ 78.7% vs 61 last year
Pending
42
39% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,892,000
⇩ 23.1% vs $2,461,000 last year
Average Price
$2,219,754
⇩ 16% vs $2,641,926 last year
Days on Market
72
⇧ 50% vs 48 days last year

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 Analysis

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

The BETHESDA, MD real estate market (20817) currently shows 109 active listings, with 42 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 48 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 23.1% year-over-year, from $2,461,000 to $1,892,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 109 this year vs 61 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 48 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,892,000 (-23.1% YoY)
  • Average: $2,219,754 (-16% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.5 miles — 974 listings ($1,204,859,945 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20817Bethesda, MD 208170.0 mi109$241,953,186$1,892,000$2,219,754
20814Bethesda, MD 208142.5 mi84$80,784,564$417,500$961,721
20896Garrett Park, MD 208963.9 mi2$1,430,000$715,000$715,000
20815Chevy Chase, MD 208153.9 mi112$140,660,240$837,000$1,255,895
22106McLean, VA 221064.2 mi1$480,000$480,000$480,000
20854Potomac, MD 208544.6 mi105$208,035,555$1,498,500$1,981,291
20015Washington, DC 200155.3 mi36$46,232,928$1,125,000$1,284,248
20851Rockville, MD 208515.7 mi13$7,990,970$574,493$614,690
22207Arlington, VA 222076.5 mi73$149,186,231$1,950,000$2,043,647
20012Washington, DC 200126.5 mi68$45,066,660$625,000$662,745
20850Rockville, MD 208506.6 mi104$76,337,040$678,900$734,010
22213Arlington, VA 222137.2 mi13$21,762,377$2,229,900$1,674,029
20011Washington, DC 200117.5 mi254$184,940,194$649,900$728,111

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 109 active listings in BETHESDA, MD (zip code 20817), compared to 61 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in BETHESDA, MD 20817 is $1,892,000 as of January 2026, a 23.1% decrease from $2,461,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in BETHESDA, MD 20817 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 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 January 2026, BETHESDA, MD 20817 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 48 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 48 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 $37,840 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,892,000. 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.