Is Chevy Chase, MD 20815 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Chevy Chase is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 15% 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.
More competitive than 43% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #205 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
The Chevy Chase housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Chevy Chase, MD 20815 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 126 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold more slowly (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $1,396,896. Overall, Chevy Chase is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Montgomery County, homes here sell more slowly than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 85%. On our competition score, Chevy Chase ranks #205 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Garrett Park 20896 (0% sold over asking) or Washington Grove 20880 (0% sold over asking), while Silver Spring 20905 (74% sold over asking) and Boyds 20841 (51% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Chevy Chase real estate
Is Chevy Chase a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Chevy Chase, MD 20815 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 Chevy Chase?
The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Chevy Chase sell over asking?
15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Chevy Chase?
About 0.87% of a home’s value a year in Montgomery County, or roughly $3,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Chevy Chase?
The median sale price was $1,396,896 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $480 per square foot.
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