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Chevy Chase Section Five, MD Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $3.20M (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 7 days, Chevy Chase Section Five is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $3.20M home is about $17,083/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Chevy Chase Section Five, MD
Median sale price
$3.20M
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
7
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
2
2.0 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
$250,001
Home costs 12.8x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
106.8%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures 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 Chevy Chase Section Five a buyer's or seller's market?
Chevy Chase Section Five, MD is a strong seller's market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 7 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Chevy Chase Section Five housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Chevy Chase Section Five, MD. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $3.20M |
| Median list price | $1.45M |
| Median price per sq ft | $532/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 7 days |
| Active inventory | 2 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 106.8% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| New listings (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Strong seller'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 Chevy Chase Section Five is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Chevy Chase Section Five 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 Chevy Chase Section Five home prices moved?
Across the 27 months we hold for Chevy Chase Section Five, MD, the median sale price rose 81.3%, from $1.76M in May 2021 to $3.20M. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 106.8%. 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 Chevy Chase Section Five?
Priced off the median sale price of $3.20M 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% | $640,000 | $2.56M | $17,083/mo |
| 5% | $160,000 | $3.04M | $20,286/mo |
Redfin, through May 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 $17,083, that implies roughly $732,144 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Chevy Chase Section Five earns $250,001, about $482,143 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the median sale price to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 12.8x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
Run it with your own numbers: affordability calculator · mortgage calculator
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Tell us your timeline. We send the Chevy Chase Section Five market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chevy Chase Section Five?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Chevy Chase Section Five, MD, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Chevy Chase Section Five?
Active listings in Chevy Chase Section Five, MD went from 2 in May 2023 to 2 in May 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 | not published |
| February 2024 | 1 | not published |
| November 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 | not published |
| June 2025 | 1 | not published |
| July 2025 | 1 | not published |
| August 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3 | not published |
| February 2026 | 1 | not published |
| March 2026 | 1 | not published |
| May 2026 | 2 | 1 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Chevy Chase Section Five compare to Maryland and the U.S.?
Chevy Chase Section Five homes sell for $3.20M — 570% above the Maryland median of $477,300. Against the national median of $410,700, Chevy Chase Section Five runs 679% higher.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase Section Five, MD | $3.20M | not published | 7 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 Chevy Chase Section Five
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $3,203 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 $3.20M 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 Chevy Chase Section Five listing goes under contract in 7 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 106.8% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month Chevy Chase Section Five added 1 new listings against 1 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Chevy Chase Section Five varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Chevy Chase Section Five
There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in Chevy Chase Section Five, Maryland. The median listing price is $1.4M.
Active listings
2
Homes on market
Median list price
$1.4M
Avg. days on market
7
Days until sale
New this week
1
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Chevy Chase Section Five by property type?
How the Chevy Chase Section Five, 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 | $3.20M | $532/sq ft | 1 | 7 days |
Who lives in Chevy Chase Section Five?
American Community Survey estimates for Chevy Chase Section Five. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
767
Households
245
Median income
$250,001/yr
Median age
45.2 years
Owner-occupied
98.0%
Median home value
$1.63M
Mean commute
23.3 min
98.0% of occupied homes in Chevy Chase Section Five 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.
Which cities are near Chevy Chase Section Five, MD?
Ordered by distance from Chevy Chase Section Five, not by size. Compare Chevy Chase Section Five side by side with any of them.
Chevy Chase Section Five housing market FAQ
Is Chevy Chase Section Five a buyer's or seller's market?
Chevy Chase Section Five, MD is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 7 days, and sellers getting 106.8% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Chevy Chase Section Five?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $3.20M, about $532 per square foot.
Is Chevy Chase Section Five cheaper than the rest of Maryland?
Chevy Chase Section Five's median sale price of $3.20M is 570% higher than the Maryland statewide median of $477,300, and 679% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Chevy Chase Section Five?
Homes in Chevy Chase Section Five, MD spent a median of 7 days on market before going under contract, versus 34 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Chevy Chase Section Five?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $3.20M home is about $17,083 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $732,144 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $250,001.
Are home prices rising in Chevy Chase Section Five?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for Chevy Chase Section Five, MD yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Chevy Chase Section Five?
Chevy Chase Section Five 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 Chevy Chase Section Five?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Chevy Chase Section Five, MD is a strong seller's market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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