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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$665K

The median listing price in Laurel, MD ZIP 20723 is $665,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,550/mo

The median market rent in Laurel, MD ZIP 20723 is $2,550/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
276 days

The median days on market in Laurel, MD ZIP 20723 is 276 days as of June 2026. The market is currently hot.

Gross rental yield
4.60%

At a median list price of $665,000 and a median rent of $2,550/month, the gross rental yield in Laurel, MD ZIP 20723 is 4.60% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,116/mo STR · $2,550/mo LTR

In Laurel, MD ZIP 20723, median Airbnb revenue is $1,116/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,550/month as of June 2026.

Laurel, MD 20723 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 20723

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
HOT

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
56
Active Listings
20
Sold Properties
36

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$665,000
Median Sold Price
$472,500
Median Price per Sqft
$306/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,550

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.75%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
276
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Laurel, MD, are averaging approximately 6.4% to 6.5%, reflecting a market environment where rates have remained elevated throughout 2026 compared to earlier projections.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The most reliable indicator of recent market value is the median sold price; 472,500 is the primary signal of where transactions are clearing in Laurel and supports the characterization of a hot market given the reported market temperature.
  2. There is a visible pricing gap between asking and transaction levels—the median listing price of 665,000 sits well above the median sold price, which may indicate seller pricing expectations outpacing recent closed sales and could create pricing friction for some listings.
  3. Liquidity appears mixed: the median days on market of 276 suggests slower sales velocity for properties that do trade, even as broader indicators show demand strength; this may indicate selective buyer activity or longer decision cycles rather than pure lack of demand.
  4. Rents and financing context support continued demand for SFR and condo product: the median market rent is 2,550, rent year-over-year trend is up, price year-over-year trend is up, market temperature is hot, and interest rate pressure is moderate with current 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaging approximately 6.4% to 6.5%, which suggests affordability headwinds that may temper some buyer activity despite strong price momentum.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

7641 Woodstream Way, Laurel, MD 20723
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

6 beds4 baths5,315 sqft
$1,332,450
Apr 1, 2026
$251/sqft/sqft
277 days on market
8759 Weathered Stone Way, Laurel, MD 20723
Value

Sold below market average

6 beds4 baths4,962 sqft
$1,280,000
May 1, 2026
$258/sqft/sqft
121 days on market
11375 Harding Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
Value

Sold below market average

5 beds4 baths4,486 sqft
$1,098,000
Apr 1, 2026
$245/sqft/sqft
130 days on market
7926 Helmart Dr, Laurel, MD 20723
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds1 baths1,162 sqft
$615,000
Mar 1, 2026
$529/sqft/sqft
117 days on market
9890 Deer Run, Laurel, MD 20723
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds2 baths2,190 sqft
$560,000
Apr 1, 2026
$256/sqft/sqft
83 days on market
9079 Manorwood Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths1,544 sqft
$560,000
Mar 1, 2026
$363/sqft/sqft
236 days on market
9342 Canterbury Riding # 11, Laurel, MD 20723
Value

Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.

4 beds2 baths1,450 sqft
$285,000
Apr 1, 2026
$197/sqft/sqft
19 days on market
9523 Old Lantern Way, Laurel, MD 20723
Value

Sold below market average

- beds2 baths1,241 sqft
$180,950
Apr 1, 2026
$146/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$282/mo
20723 Avg Rent
20723 Cost to Own
Rent$2,550
Own$2,832

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

20723 Avg nightly rate
20723 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$110/night
Occupancy100 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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