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Eastern Shore
Waterfront towns and rural landscapes defined by heritage, privacy, and second-home appeal.
The Eastern Shore is characterized by waterfront towns, agricultural landscapes, and a slower, more intentional pace of life. Buyers are often motivated by lifestyle considerations, privacy, and long-term ownership, including second-home purchasers and those seeking an alternative to more densely populated markets. Real estate activity in the region reflects a strong connection to place and a preference for quality over speed.
Eastern Shore
SNAPSHOT
The snapshot below outlines overall residential market performance on the Eastern Shore, offering perspective on pricing, demand, and sales activity throughout the year.
$1,138,196,858
TOTAL SALES VOLUME
1,704
TOTAL TRANSACTIONS
$507,097
MEDIAN sales price
26
MEDIAN days on mkt
luxury markets
Luxury activity on the Eastern Shore in 2025 was closely tied to lifestyle-driven demand and long-term ownership goals. High-end buyers approached the market with patience, often prioritizing unique settings, privacy, and quality over transactional speed.
As demand strengthened in the latter half of the year, the luxury segment reflected renewed confidence, particularly for properties that delivered a clear sense of place. This behavior reinforced the Shore’s role as a destination market, where luxury is defined less by price alone and more by experience, setting, and longevity.
210
SALES IN
2025
$1,954,466
AVERAGE PRICE IN
2025
44
AVERAGE DOM IN
2025
Figures reflect full-year closed sales from the most recent annual market report.
waterfront markets
Waterfront real estate on the Eastern Shore in 2025 remained closely tied to lifestyle aspiration and long-term ownership goals. Buyers approached the market with intention, often prioritizing privacy, setting, and connection to the land and water over speed of execution.
As market conditions strengthened later in the year, waterfront properties that aligned with these priorities attracted renewed interest, reinforcing the Shore’s reputation as a destination market. Transactions reflected a balance between patience and conviction, underscoring the region’s sensitivity to demand shifts against a backdrop of limited and distinctive inventory.
285
SALES IN
2025
$1,513,516
AVERAGE PRICE IN
2025
29
AVERAGE DOM
2025
Figures reflect full-year closed sales from the most recent annual market report.
buyer behavior
A closer look at how buyers are navigating today’s market
Buyer behavior on the Eastern Shore remains closely tied to lifestyle priorities and long-term ownership goals. Many purchasers approach the market with patience, prioritizing quality, privacy, and location over speed. This dynamic often results in longer evaluation periods, particularly for unique or waterfront properties, as buyers focus on fit rather than short-term market fluctuations.
Towns & Communities
Each town within the region offers its own character, housing mix, and lifestyle appeal.
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