Jan
13
It’s that time of month again…I mean time for Frederick Real Estate Market Statistics. I’ve got an extra treat, statistics for the entire year! 
Real Estate Statistics for Frederick County:
2008 2007 % Change
Number homes sold: 145 160 -9%
Average sold price: $276,595 326,373 -15%
Median sold price: 239,900 282,838 -15%
Average days on market 137 145 -6%
Sold price as % of List price: 86% 90%
*The present absorption rate is 11.5 months, up from 9 or 10 in the Fall.
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Real Estate Statistics for Frederick City:
Area Code 21701
Number homes sold: 32 42 -24%
Average sold price: 275,319 298,125 -8%
Median sold price: 262,500 273,000 -4%
Average days on market: 123 147 -16%
Sold price as % of List price: 86% 88%
Real Estate Statistics for Frederick City:
Area Code 21702
Number homes sold: 37 33 +12%
Average sold price: 248,084 274,666 -10%
Median sold price: 197,000 267,000 -26%
Average days on market: 136 146 -7%
Sold price as % of List price: 87% 90%
Real Estate Statistics for Frederick City:
Area Code 21703
Number of homes sold: 20 21 -5%
Average sold price: 203,858 284,441 -28%
Median sold price: 199,750 253,490 -21%
Average days on market: 141 152 -7%
Sold price as % of List price: 85% 90%
To compare to November 2008 Frederick Real Estate Statistics. To see Real Estate Market Statistics for Mount Airy, New Market, Middletown, Urbana, and Thurmont. There was 1 sale in Jefferson, 2 sales in Adamstown, 1 sale in Ijamsville, 3 sales in Monrovia, 1 sale in Emmitsburg, and 4 sales in Walkersville.
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Frederick County Real Estate Statistics Year in Review:
January 2008 2007 % Change
Average Sold Price: 341,453 365,151 -6%
Median Sold Price: 295,000 322,500 -9%
February
Average Sold Price: 338,888 343,392 -1%
Median Sold Price: 295,000 305,000 -3%
March
Average Sold Price: 323,628 340,773 -5%
Median Sold Price: 290,000 307,500 -6%
April
Average Sold Price: 322,660 375,549 -14%
Median Sold Price: 289,900 309,950 -6%
May
Average Sold Price: 325,104 349,718 -7%
Median Sold Price: 286,000 323,950 -12%
June
Average Sold Price: 310,917 345,473 -10%
Median Sold Price 272,500 309,450 -12%
July
Average Sold Price: 327,235 366,884 -11%
Median Sold Price: 295,000 316,250 -7%
August
Average Sold Price: 298,973 359,949 -17%
Median Sold Price: 265,000 315,000 -16%
September
Average Sold Price: 290,129 340,478 -15%
Median Sold Price: 262,000 295,500 -11%
October
Average Sold Price: 276,620 328,826 -16%
Median Sold Price: 234,500 287,000 -18%
November
Average Sold Price: 263,156 314,510 -16%
Median Sold Price: 231,000 273,300 -14%
December
Average Sold Price: 276,595 326,373 -15%
Median Sold Price: 239,900 282,838 -15%
And for the Visual People:

*Commentary: There’s not really much to say when you look at this graph. Except… the curve of the line around November looks like a bottom to me. I don’t know if its The Bottom, but it could be. Let me know what you think by leaving me a comment, I’d love to hear from you!
See Homes in the Historic District for Sale * * * * *
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Chris & Karen Highland * Frederick County MD Real Estate Agents
Specializing in Frederick County Real Estate
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COMMENTS (5)
Wow, a 15 % decline in price in the Frederick County MD Real Estate market...that's significant. Is it because of an increase in foreclosures and bank owned that drop the overall price for all the real estate? I just read a bog about Mueller Real Estate and they showed a 6% price increase each year...guess it just depends where you live! January 14, 2009 at 2:17 pm
More proof that 'all real estate is local"! The drop in prices is a combination of several things, but Bank-owned homes are a big part of it. As much as 30% of our listings are REO's. A huge anchor on prices. January 14, 2009 at 2:44 pm
So many buyers are trying to "time the market" over here in Austin Texas. It's extremely counterproductive. It's extremely hard to do, and when prices start to rise again, as it looks like they might be doing in Frederick, people have already missed the boat. Looks like a great time to buy in Frederick to me.... January 18, 2009 at 11:51 am
Garreth, thanks for the comment, you're so right. The decision to buy should be driven by your overall goals and not just 'timing the market' because it is extremely difficult to do. January 18, 2009 at 11:57 am
Buy houses. They are an investment - inflation and rates will rise soon. This is close to the bottom! February 6, 2009 at 1:37 pm