September 9, 2011
By Lee Tessier
In Bel Air, the 21015 zip code is
doing a little better than 21014.
Average time on the market has improved for Bel Air 21015,
down to an average time of 86 days versus 115 last May. The best segment of the
market is 4-bedroom detached homes selling between $400,000 and $700,000. The
second best segment of the 21015 market is attached homes – such as town
homes/villas/condos – between $150,000 and $350,000. The median price is
$269,500 with a list to sell ratio of approximately 92.9%. There are about 210
active listings, and in the month of May 2011 there were 24 homes sold. Down
roughly 25% in sales volume, there are around 25 homes under contract.
As we turn to take a look at Bel Air 21014, the best
segment of this market is 4-bedroom detached homes priced between $250,000 and
$499,000. The second best segment of the 21014 market is 3-bedroom
single-family detached homes priced between $150,000 and $399,000. Average days
on the market have been consistent at 120 days. There are approximately 217
homes on the market and in May 2011, 38 homes sold, which is down just about
30% from last May. The average list to sell ratio in 21014 is approximately
91.5%.
All of this market data shows we are still in a buyer’s
market. Sellers, you are in a beauty contest AND pricing war!