Is Cabin John, MD 20818 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cabin John is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 40% 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.
The Cabin John housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Cabin John, MD 20818 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 5 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold faster (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 24% to $1,365,409. Overall, Cabin John is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Montgomery County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 76%.
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 Cabin John real estate
Is Cabin John a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Cabin John, MD 20818 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 Cabin John?
The typical home went under contract in 5 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cabin John sell over asking?
40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cabin John?
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 Cabin John?
The median sale price was $1,365,409 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $484 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology