Is Riverdale, MD 20737 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Riverdale is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score72/ 100

More competitive than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #85 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 supply5.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list46.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market19Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$286▲ +4.9% vs. last year

The Riverdale housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Riverdale, MD 20737 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 5.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 28%, homes sold faster (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $459,801. Overall, Riverdale is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Prince George's County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 97%. On our competition score, Riverdale ranks #85 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 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) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Accokeek 20607Seller’s market $215 /sq ftAquasco 20608Buyer’s market $235 /sq ftBeltsville 20705Seller’s market $237 /sq ftBladensburg 20710Seller’s market $233 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Riverdale real estate

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

A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Riverdale, MD 20737 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 Riverdale?

The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Riverdale sell over asking?

47% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Riverdale?

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 Riverdale?

The median sale price was $459,801 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $286 per square foot.

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