Is District Heights, MD 20747 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

District Heights is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 36% 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 score65/ 100

More competitive than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #127 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 list35.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list101.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market44Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$228▼ −12.9% vs. last year

The District Heights housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in District Heights, MD 20747 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 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 83 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 42%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $339,853. Overall, District Heights is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Prince George's County, homes here sell faster than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 66%. On our competition score, District Heights ranks #127 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 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 ftBeltsville 20705Seller’s market $237 /sq ftBladensburg 20710Seller’s market $233 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about District Heights real estate

Is District Heights a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in District Heights, MD 20747 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 District Heights?

The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in District Heights sell over asking?

36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in District Heights?

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 District Heights?

The median sale price was $339,853 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $228 per square foot.

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