Market Pulse · ZIP 20744
Fort Washington, MD housing market: what are homes selling for?
As of October 7, 2026, 384 homes have sold in Fort Washington (20744) this year at a median price of $471,500, spending a median of 18 days on market and selling for 100.0% of list price. The median price is down 3.8% from the same period last year.
Data as of October 7, 2026. October is a partial month.
Key numbers
- Closed sales YTD
- 384
- Same period 2025: 374 (+2.7%)
- Median sale price
- $471,500
- Same period 2025: $490,000 (−3.8%)
- Average sale price
- $501,666
- Same period 2025: $520,473 (−3.6%)
- Median price per sq ft
- $263
- above-grade finished sq ft
- Same period 2025: $275 (−4.4%)
- Median days on market
- 18 days
- Same period 2025: 17 days (+5.9%)
- Median sale-to-list
- 100.0%
- Same period 2025: 100.0% (0.0 pts)
- Sold over list price
- 36%
- Same period 2025: 43% (−6.9 pts)
- Sales with seller concessions
- 66%
- no 2025 comparison (too few 2025 records list concessions)
Source: Bright MLS, closed sales in ZIP 20744, January 1 to October 7, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data as of October 7, 2026.
How many homes are selling each month in Fort Washington?
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| Period | Closed sales |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29 |
| Feb | 37 |
| Mar | 56 |
| Apr | 45 |
| May | 51 |
| Jun | 62 |
| Jul | 40 |
| Aug | 31 |
| Sep | 29 |
| Oct (partial month) | 4 |
Source: Bright MLS, closed sales in ZIP 20744, January 1 to October 7, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data as of October 7, 2026.
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| Period | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| Jan | $480K |
| Feb | $493K |
| Mar | $460K |
| Apr | $471K |
| May | $475K |
| Jun | $470K |
| Jul | $453K |
| Aug | $494K |
| Sep | $478K |
Source: Bright MLS, closed sales in ZIP 20744, January 1 to October 7, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data as of October 7, 2026. October is left out until the month is complete.
Is my Fort Washington home equity safe?
Homeowners ask about "the market," but the real questions are simpler: is my equity safe, are prices going up or down, and what does that mean for my plans? Here is what the closed sales show, and nothing more.
Are Fort Washington home prices appreciating or depreciating?
Compared with the same period last year (January 1 to October 7, 2025), the median sale price in ZIP 20744 is down 3.8% from the same period last year ($490,000 then, $471,500 now), and the median price per square foot is down 4.4% from the same period last year ($275 then, $263 now). That is a modest softening, not a sharp move. Sales volume is up 2.7% from the same period last year, and the typical home sells for 100.0% of its list price.
| Quarter | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Sales 2025 / 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | $497,500 | $472,000 | −5.1% | 116 / 122 |
| Q2 | $487,500 | $475,000 | −2.6% | 128 / 158 |
| Q3 | $487,000 | $466,750 | −4.2% | 124 / 100 |
How did prices move within 2026?
From Q1 2026 to Q3 2026, the median price per square foot in ZIP 20744 went from $267 to $263(-1.5%), and the median sale price went from $472,000 to $466,750(-1.1%). By both measures, prices have been roughly flat so far in 2026.
| Quarter | Sales | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 122 | $472,000 | $267 | 100.0% |
| Q2 2026 | 158 | $475,000 | $257 | 100.0% |
| Q3 2026 | 100 | $466,750 | $263 | 100.0% |
Which home types held their value?
| Home type | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Sales 2025 / 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $510,000 | $490,000 | −3.9% | 333 / 337 |
| Townhouse | $373,500 | $360,000 | −3.6% | 14 / 15 |
| Condominium | $270,000 | $280,000 | +3.7% | 27 / 29 |
Home types with fewer than 5 sales in either year are not shown. Small groups, like townhouses, can swing a lot from year to year.
How does this affect my plans?
Area-wide numbers describe the market, not your house. Your equity depends on your home's condition, updates, lot, location within 20744, and what you owe. If you are weighing a sale, a refinance, or a move in the next year or two, a home-specific value estimate built from comparable closed sales is the next step.
Which Fort Washington homes are selling, and for how much?
| Group | Sales | Share | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Median DOM | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 337 | 88% | $490,000 | $268 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Townhouse | 15 | 4% | $360,000 | $270 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Condominium | 29 | 8% | $280,000 | $190 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Other | 3 | 1% | $435,000 | $329 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Group | Sales | Share | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Median DOM | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $400K | 98 | 26% | $341,350 | $238 | 15 | 100.0% |
| $400K to $500K | 127 | 33% | $455,000 | $329 | 19 | 100.0% |
| $500K to $600K | 72 | 19% | $527,400 | $274 | 20 | 100.0% |
| $600K to $750K | 63 | 16% | $675,000 | $226 | 16 | 100.0% |
| $750K and up | 24 | 6% | $844,500 | $249 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Group | Sales | Share | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Median DOM | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 or fewer | 15 | 4% | $247,000 | $219 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 87 | 23% | $385,000 | $282 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 190 | 49% | $489,950 | $258 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 69 | 18% | $535,000 | $272 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 6 or more | 23 | 6% | $700,000 | $234 | 41 | 100.0% |
| Group | Sales | Share | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Median DOM | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tantallon | 59 | 15% | $585,000 | $240 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Aragona Village | 13 | 3% | $600,000 | $239 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Rose Valley Estates | 12 | 3% | $440,000 | $331 | 32 | 100.0% |
| Devon Hills Condo | 9 | 2% | $239,900 | $195 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Apple Grove | 9 | 2% | $425,000 | $286 | 58 | 100.0% |
| Prophecy | 8 | 2% | $339,800 | $260 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Rosedale Estates | 8 | 2% | $372,500 | $270 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Forest Knolls | 8 | 2% | $495,000 | $250 | 14 | 99.1% |
| Pinewood Hill | 8 | 2% | $349,778 | $190 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Piscataway Estates | 8 | 2% | $462,500 | $298 | 20 | 100.4% |
| South Fort Foote Village | 7 | 2% | $455,000 | $232 | 27 | 100.0% |
| Stonegate | 7 | 2% | $495,000 | $331 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Gallahan Estates | 7 | 2% | $835,235 | $306 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Fort Washington Estates | 6 | 2% | $522,500 | $309 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Fort Washington Forest | 6 | 2% | $400,000 | $282 | 10 | 100.0% |
| River Bend | 6 | 2% | $428,000 | $250 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Indian Queen East | 5 | 1% | $450,000 | $303 | 6 | 103.0% |
| Maplewood | 5 | 1% | $450,000 | $241 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Murray Hill | 5 | 1% | $430,000 | $355 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Oaklawn | 5 | 1% | $475,000 | $316 | 25 | 100.0% |
Only neighborhoods with 5 or more sales are shown, to avoid misleading small samples. Tantallon combines every Tantallon section listed in Bright MLS.
| Group | Sales | Share | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Median DOM | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resale | 375 | 98% | $470,000 | $262 | 18 | 100.0% |
| New construction | 9 | 2% | $835,235 | $306 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Group | Sales | Share | Median price | Median $/sq ft | Median DOM | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 192 | 50% | $470,000 | $270 | 18 | 100.0% |
| FHA | 81 | 21% | $460,000 | $279 | 29 | 100.0% |
| VA | 65 | 17% | $552,000 | $260 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Cash | 35 | 9% | $332,500 | $231 | 10 | 97.0% |
Financing types with fewer than 5 sales are not shown.
Source: Bright MLS, closed sales in ZIP 20744, January 1 to October 7, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data as of October 7, 2026. Price per square foot uses above-grade finished area. DOM is days on market.
What the numbers mean
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What does this mean for buyers?
- The typical home sold for about 100% of its list price, so expect to offer close to asking on well-priced homes.
- 36% of sales closed over list price, down from 43% last year. Competitive homes can still draw multiple offers, but buyers have a little more room than a year ago.
- 66% of sales included seller concessions. Asking the seller to help with closing costs is common here, and worth discussing in your offer.
- A median of 18 days on market means good homes move in weeks, not months. Get pre-approved before you tour.
- 98 homes (26%) sold under $400K this year.
What does this mean for sellers?
- Price is set by recent closed sales, not by last year's headlines. The median here is $471,500, but your home's value depends on its own comparables.
- Homes that are priced right tend to sell in the first few weeks. The median was 18 days on market.
- The median price is down 3.8% from the same period last year. Price against the most recent closed sales, not a neighbor's sale from a year ago.
- 66% of sellers paid concessions this year. Plan for it in your net proceeds rather than being surprised at the offer stage.
- Buyers are using a mix of financing: Conventional 50%, FHA 21%, VA 17%. Your pricing and terms should be ready for all of them.
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Fort Washington market questions
Is the Fort Washington housing market up or down?
Prices are slightly lower than last year. From January 1 to October 7, 2026, the median sale price in ZIP 20744 was $471,500, down 3.8% from the same period last year ($490,000), and the median price per square foot was down 4.4% from the same period last year. Sales volume was up 2.7% from the same period last year, per Bright MLS.
What is the median home price in Fort Washington, MD?
The median sale price in ZIP 20744 was $471,500 for 384 closed sales from January 1 to October 7, 2026, according to Bright MLS.
How long does it take to sell a house in Fort Washington?
Homes that sold in ZIP 20744 this year spent a median of 18 days on the market (22 days cumulative, counting relists), per Bright MLS data through October 7, 2026.
Do Fort Washington homes sell over asking price?
36% of homes sold in ZIP 20744 this year closed above their final list price, and the median home sold for 100.0% of list price, per Bright MLS.
Is my Fort Washington home equity safe?
Area-wide, Fort Washington prices are slightly lower than a year ago: the median price per square foot in ZIP 20744 is down 4.4% from the same period last year, per Bright MLS through October 7, 2026. Your own equity depends on when you bought, what you paid, and what you still owe, so compare a current value estimate with your loan balance.
Are Fort Washington sellers paying closing costs?
Often. 66% of homes sold in ZIP 20744 from January 1 to October 7, 2026 included seller concessions, such as help with the buyer's closing costs, per Bright MLS.
Where does this market data come from?
Every number on this page is calculated from Bright MLS closed sales in ZIP 20744 from January 1 to October 7, 2026. Only aggregate statistics are shown. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.