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GERMANTOWN, MD 20874

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

Market Analysis

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

The GERMANTOWN, MD real estate market (20874) currently shows 179 active listings, with 46 pending sales. Homes are averaging 34 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 21 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 34 days on market compared to 32 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4.1% year-over-year, from $437,500 to $419,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 61,922  ·  Density: 1,054.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $108,211

Typical home value: $375,719  ·  Homeownership: 65.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
179
⇧ 13.3% vs 158 last year
Pending
46
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$419,500
⇩ 4.1% vs $437,500 last year
Average Price
$501,609
⇩ 8% vs $545,480 last year
Days on Market
34
⇧ 6.3% vs 32 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$257
⇩ 4.8% vs $270/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,550 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 179 this year vs 158 last year
  • Days on market: 34 now vs 32 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $419,500 (-4.1% YoY)
  • Average: $501,609 (-8% 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 11.2 miles — 664 listings ($566,581,598 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20874Germantown, MD 208740.0 mi96$48,695,232$390,750$507,242
20841Boyds, MD 208414.2 mi54$55,810,350$958,340$1,033,525
20837Poolesville, MD 208376.1 mi12$14,313,084$1,258,000$1,192,757
20886Montgomery Village, MD 208866.4 mi88$35,660,064$401,725$405,228
20850Rockville, MD 208506.8 mi116$88,458,932$757,500$762,577
20879Gaithersburg, MD 208797.2 mi44$17,155,204$341,250$389,891
20838Barnesville, MD 208387.7 mi1$975,000$975,000$975,000
22066Great Falls, VA 220668.2 mi49$164,059,154$2,555,750$3,348,146
20855Derwood, MD 208558.9 mi35$25,612,545$630,225$731,787
20164Sterling, VA 201649.6 mi48$26,094,624$545,000$543,638
20194Reston, VA 2019410.6 mi31$26,430,879$717,450$852,609
20882Gaithersburg, MD 2088210.8 mi27$25,780,437$853,675$954,831
20170Herndon, VA 2017011.2 mi63$37,536,093$548,748$595,811

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in GERMANTOWN, MD 20874?

As of September 2026, there are 179 active listings in GERMANTOWN, MD (zip code 20874), compared to 158 the prior year.

What is the median home price in GERMANTOWN, MD 20874?

The median listing price in GERMANTOWN, MD 20874 is $419,500 as of September 2026, a 4.1% decrease from $437,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in GERMANTOWN, MD 20874 spend an average of 34 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 32 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in GERMANTOWN, MD 20874?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 21 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 34 days on market compared to 32 days last year.

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

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