Is Beltsville, MD 20705 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Beltsville is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 25% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score50/ 100

More competitive than 51% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #189 of 241 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list25%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market43Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$237▲ +0.4% vs. last year

The Beltsville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Beltsville, MD 20705 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 58 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $474,795. Overall, Beltsville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Prince George's County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 78%. On our competition score, Beltsville ranks #189 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bowie 20720 (18% sold over asking) or Hyattsville 20783 (21% sold over asking), while Laurel 20708 (56% sold over asking) and Riverdale 20737 (47% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Accokeek 20607Seller’s market $215 /sq ftAquasco 20608Buyer’s market $235 /sq ftBladensburg 20710Seller’s market $233 /sq ftBowie 20715Seller’s market $257 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Beltsville real estate

Is Beltsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Beltsville, MD 20705 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Beltsville?

The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Beltsville sell over asking?

25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Beltsville?

About 1.12% of a home’s value a year in Prince George's County, or roughly $4,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Beltsville?

The median sale price was $474,795 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $237 per square foot.

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