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Bethesda, MD home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.28M1-yr changeUp1.8%

The typical home value in Bethesda, MD is $1.28M as of September 2026, up 1.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Bethesda ZIP code, the median list price is $1.39M and homes spend a median of 40 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Bethesda, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.28M
1-yr changeMedian across Bethesda ZIPs
+1.8%
ZIP markets live10 tracked in Bethesda
3
County
Montgomery County

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12-month value trend

+1.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Bethesda over the last 12 months: $1.26M in Sep 2025 to $1.28M in Sep 2026 (+1.8%).

Sep 2025$1.26M

Sep 2026$1.28M

Median Zillow home value index across Bethesda's ZIP codes.

Context

Bethesda's housing market shows modest growth. The typical home value stands at $1,277,787, up 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 315 homes for sale with a median list price of $1,392,500. New listings have arrived at a pace of 142 in recent months, while the median time on market sits at 40 days. About 21.4% of listings carry a price cut. For sellers, the current conditions suggest a market that is not moving quickly, with a meaningful share of homes needing adjustments to attract buyers.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Bethesda, MD?

Typical home value

$1.28M

Up1.8%YoY

Median list price

$1.39M

Days on market

40

Homes for sale

315

Price cuts

21.4%

New listings

142

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Bethesda's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Bethesda, MD home prices over time

Typical home values in Bethesda, MD are up 1.8% over the past year, from $1.26M in September 2025 to $1.28M in September 2026.

Typical home value in Bethesda, MD, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,277,787+1.8%
September 2025$1,255,602No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Bethesda ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Bethesda, MD a buyer's or seller's market?

Bethesda, MD is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 40 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Bethesda ZIP code, and 142 new listings against 315 active listings across Bethesda, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Bethesda housing market forecast 2027

+0.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Bethesda ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.3%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Bethesda rose 1.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Bethesda?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Bethesda shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.3%), after a 1.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Bethesda ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Bethesda?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 10 Bethesda ZIP codes in total; the remaining 7 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Bethesda, MD home prices.

What is the typical home value in Bethesda?

As of September 2026, the typical home value in Bethesda is $1,277,787, up 1.8% over the past year.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Bethesda?

The median days on market in Bethesda is 40 days as of September 2026.

What percentage of homes in Bethesda have had their price reduced?

As of September 2026, 21.4% of listings in Bethesda carry a price cut.

Are home prices going up or down in Bethesda, MD?

Typical home values in Bethesda, MD are up 1.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Bethesda, MD a buyer's or seller's market?

Bethesda, MD is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 40 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Bethesda ZIP code, and 142 new listings against 315 active listings across Bethesda, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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