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Bladensburg, MD Housing Market
Buyer's market-1.8% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Bladensburg, MD is worth $322,643, fell 1.8% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $377,500, +3.4% year over year (through May 2026). With 8.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 45 days, Bladensburg is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $322,643 home is about $1,722/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Bladensburg, MD
Typical home value
$322,643
-1.8% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,523/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$377,500
+3.4% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
45
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
16
8.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$62,400
Home costs 5.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Bladensburg a buyer's or seller's market?
Buyer's market8.0 months of supply45 days on market98.1% of asking
Bladensburg, MD is a buyer's market, based on 8.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 45 days. Above 7 months of supply is a glut: inventory is well ahead of the sales pace, and buyers can take time to inspect, compare, and negotiate concessions.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Bladensburg housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Bladensburg, MD. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $377,500 |
| Median list price | $369,950 |
| Year-over-year price change | +3.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $314/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 45 days |
| Active inventory | 16 listings |
| Months of supply | 8.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| New listings (that month) | 6 |
| Listings with a price cut | 31.3% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Bladensburg is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Bladensburg is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Bladensburg home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Bladensburg, MD fell 1.9%, from $385,000 to $377,500. The live Zillow value series has fell 1.8% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 31.3% of Bladensburg listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 8.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.1%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Bladensburg?
Priced off the typical home value of $322,643 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $64,529 | $258,115 | $1,722/mo |
| 5% | $16,132 | $306,511 | $2,045/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,722, that implies roughly $73,819 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Bladensburg earns $62,400, about $11,419 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.2x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bladensburg?
Typical asking rent in Bladensburg, MD is $1,523/mo, against a typical home value of $322,643. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 17.7x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,722 a month — $199 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Bladensburg?
Active listings in Bladensburg, MD went from 9 in April 2025 to 16 in May 2026, a +77.8% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 9 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 10 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 9 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 10 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 12 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 10 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 12 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 18 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 16 | 6 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Bladensburg compare to Maryland and the U.S.?
Bladensburg homes sell for $377,500 — 21% below the Maryland median of $477,300. Against the national median of $410,700, Bladensburg runs 8% lower. Year-over-year, Bladensburg moved +3.4% against Maryland's +5.5% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladensburg, MD | $377,500 | +3.4% | 45 days |
| Maryland statewide | $477,300 | +5.5% | 34 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Bladensburg
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 8.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 31.3%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $323 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $322,643 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Bladensburg listing goes under contract in 45 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.1% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Bladensburg added 6 new listings against 2 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved -1.8% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Bladensburg varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Bladensburg
There are currently 16 homes listed for sale in Bladensburg, Maryland. The median listing price is $370K. Featured listings range from $40,000 to $475,000.
$45,000
6011 Emerson St Apt 608
Bladensburg, MD
2 bd1 ba894 sqft$50/ft²
Condo964 sqft lot
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$73,000
6011 Emerson St Apt 707
Bladensburg, MD
1 bd1 ba748 sqft$98/ft²
Condo
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$85,000
5319 Shepherd St
Bladensburg, MD
Land6,590 sqft lot
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$100,000
5217 Newton St Apt 101
Bladensburg, MD
0 bd922 sqft$108/ft²
Condo
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$120,000
5219 Newton St Apt T3
Bladensburg, MD
2 bd1 ba922 sqft$130/ft²
Condo
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$145,000
5200 Newton St Apt T1
Bladensburg, MD
2 bd1 ba922 sqft$157/ft²
Condo
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$175,000
5206 Newton St Apt 202
Bladensburg, MD
3 bd1,048 sqft$167/ft²
Condo
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$300,000
4675 Red Hawk Ter
Bladensburg, MD
3 bd3 ba1,544 sqft$194/ft²
Condo
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$374,900
5444 Varnum St
Bladensburg, MD
5 bd3 ba1,140 sqft$329/ft²
House5,500 sqft lot
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$450,000
5323 Buchanan St
Bladensburg, MD
4 bd4 ba1,043 sqft$431/ft²
House7,054 sqft lot
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$475,000
5428 Taussig Rd
Bladensburg, MD
4 bd3 ba1,898 sqft$250/ft²
House5,056 sqft lot
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Active listings
16
Homes on market
Median list price
$370K
Avg. days on market
45
Days until sale
New this week
6
Newly listed
Price drops:31.3%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.1%
How much do homes cost in Bladensburg by property type?
How the Bladensburg, MD market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $377,500 | $314/sq ft | 2 | 45 days |
| Condo / co-op | $125,000 | $136/sq ft | 1 | 85 days |
| Townhouse | $285,000 | $192/sq ft | 1 | 19 days |
Who lives in Bladensburg?
American Community Survey estimates for Bladensburg. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
9,552
Households
3,180
Median income
$62,400/yr
Median age
31.2 years
Owner-occupied
17.3%
Median home value
$330,400
Median gross rent
$1,652/mo
Mean commute
34.2 min
17.3% of occupied homes in Bladensburg are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $330,400 against Zillow's $322,643 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,652/mo, below Zillow's $1,523/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Bladensburg?
5 schools tracked · 4,700 students
The largest public schools serving Bladensburg, MD by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Bladensburg High
Grades 9-12 · 2,095 students
Port Towns Elementary
Grades PK-6 · 913 students
Bladensburg Elementary
Grades PK-6 · 712 students
Rogers Heights Elementary
Grades PK-6 · 633 students
International High School @ Langley Park
Grades 9-12 · 347 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Bladensburg, MD?
Ordered by distance from Bladensburg, not by size. Compare Bladensburg side by side with any of them.
Bladensburg housing market FAQ
Is Bladensburg a buyer's or seller's market?
Bladensburg, MD is currently a buyer's market. That read comes from 8.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 45 days, and sellers getting 98.1% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Bladensburg?
The typical home in Bladensburg, MD is worth $322,643 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $377,500, about $314 per square foot.
Is Bladensburg cheaper than the rest of Maryland?
Bladensburg's median sale price of $377,500 is 21% lower than the Maryland statewide median of $477,300, and 8% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Bladensburg?
Homes in Bladensburg, MD spent a median of 45 days on market before going under contract, versus 34 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Bladensburg?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $322,643 home is about $1,722 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $73,819 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $62,400.
Are home prices rising in Bladensburg?
The typical home value in Bladensburg, MD fell 1.8% over the last 12 months, from $328,610 to $322,643 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Bladensburg?
Bladensburg ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Bladensburg?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Bladensburg, MD is a buyer's market with 8.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 17.7x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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