Fort Washington MD Housing Market: Fall 2026 Update for Buyers (Part 1 of 8: The Complete Fort Washington Fall Market Guide)

This is Part 1 of the Complete Fort Washington Fall Market Guide from Donnell Williams Jr. and DMV Prime Properties, following a recent WUSA9 segment on fall market strategy in the DMV. It covers how Fort Washington has actually behaved each fall since 2023, and what that means for buyers heading into the season.

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Quick answer: Fort Washington, MD home prices have risen every fall for the past three years, and homes are also taking longer to sell, up from a median of 12 days on market in fall 2023 to 22 days in fall 2025. For buyers, that combination means more negotiating room this fall than at almost any other point in the year, especially on listings that pass the 30-day mark.

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Figures below are based on closed-sale data pulled from Bright MLS for Fort Washington, MD (zip 20744), covering fall (September–November) sales from 2023 through 2025.

Why Fall Matters in Fort Washington

Rising inventory in the fall typically means more choices for buyers and less competition than the frantic spring and summer months. Donnell Williams Jr. discussed this shift on WUSA9 alongside Eastern Title and Settlement and The Mortgage Link, and the local data backs it up.

How Fort Washington Has Behaved in Past Falls (2023–2025)

Pulling closed sales from MLS data across the last three fall seasons (September through November) tells a clear story:

Fall 2023

• Homes Sold: 102
• Median Sold Price: $428,750
• Median Days on Market: 12.5
• Listings Over 30 Days: 16.7%
• Sold At or Above List: 66.7%

Fall 2024

• Homes Sold: 142
• Median Sold Price: $452,450
• Median Days on Market: 12.0
• Listings Over 30 Days: 26.1%
• Sold At or Above List: 72.5%

Fall 2025

• Homes Sold: 115
• Median Sold Price: $499,900
• Median Days on Market: 22.0
• Listings Over 30 Days: 40.9%
• Sold At or Above List: 73.0%

Source: Bright MLS closed-sale data, Fort Washington, MD (20744), September–November of each year).

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Three things stand out for buyers heading into fall 2026:

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1. Prices have climbed every fall. The median fall sold price rose from $428,750 in 2023 to $499,900 in 2025, a jump of roughly 17% in two years. Fall is not a "cheap season" in Fort Washington; it's a season with more options, not necessarily lower prices.
2. Homes are sitting longer. Median days on market nearly doubled from 12 in fall 2023 to 22 in fall 2025. That's a meaningful shift toward a more buyer-friendly pace.
3. More listings are crossing the 30-day mark than ever. Only 16.7% of fall 2023 sales took more than 30 days to go under contract. By fall 2025, that number had climbed to 40.9%. This is exactly the negotiating window Donnell flagged on WUSA9: the longer a home sits, the more room there tends to be to negotiate price or concessions.

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Even with more listings sitting longer, roughly 73% of homes in fall 2025 still sold at or above list price, so this isn't a market where everything is a steal. It's a market where patience and the right listings pay off.

What This Means for Fort Washington Buyers This Fall

• Expect more inventory to choose from than you saw over the summer, without a guarantee of a discount.
• Watch listings that cross 30 days on market. Based on the past three fall seasons, that's increasingly where negotiating leverage lives.
• Get pre-approved before you start touring. With more homes to consider, knowing your real budget up front keeps you from wasting time on properties outside your range.
• Ask your agent about off-market and coming-soon listings. A meaningful share of Fort Washington homes go under contract before they're widely marketed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is fall a good time to buy a home in Fort Washington, MD?

Yes, for buyers who want more inventory and less competition than the spring market. Based on the last three years of closed sales, fall listings in Fort Washington have taken longer to sell and seen a growing share cross the 30-day mark, both of which favor buyers who are patient and prepared with financing in place.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Fort Washington in the fall?

Over fall 2023–2025, the median days on market ranged from 12 to 22 days, with the trend moving toward longer market times each year. In fall 2025, homes took a median of 22 days to go under contract.

Do Fort Washington home prices drop in the fall?

No. Based on closed sales data, median fall sold prices increased every year from 2023 to 2025, from $428,750 to $499,900. Fall brings more choices, not lower prices, though longer market times can create more room to negotiate on individual listings.

Who is Donnell Williams?

Donnell Williams is the Broker-Owner of DMV Prime Properties, a boutique brokerage serving the greater DMV market. He was recently featured on WUSA9 discussing fall market strategy for buyers and sellers across the region.