Best Time to Buy in Maryland
When Maryland home prices dip and listings peak
Public Record
Best Month to Buy
August
Most Expensive Month
June
Discount Opportunity
-5.8%
Sales Volume by Month
Average Price by Month
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Sales | Avg Price | $/Sqft | Discount vs Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10,082 | $449.1K | $255 | -4.0% |
| February | 9,432 | $461.2K | $215 | -1.4% |
| March | 12,027 | $462K | $208 | -1.2% |
| April | 15,166 | $454.4K | $220 | -2.9% |
| May | 15,358 | $456.3K | $226 | -2.4% |
| June | 15,839 | $467.7K | $221 | peak |
| July | 12,469 | $467K | $218 | -0.1% |
| August | 12,892 | $440.5K | $215 | -5.8% |
| September | 11,549 | $444.6K | $213 | -4.9% |
| October | 10,873 | $463.2K | $212 | -1.0% |
| November | 11,073 | $465.8K | $213 | -0.4% |
| December | 10,992 | $444.4K | $203 | -5.0% |
Why Seasonality Matters
US home prices follow predictable seasonal patterns. Sale activity peaks in late spring and summer when families move between school years; prices typically follow. Winter months see fewer transactions but are often the best time for buyers seeking discounts on motivated sellers.
Based on 147,752 public-record SOLD events between 2019 and 2024.