Q1 2025 Market Update
Eastern Shore
Queen Anne's County | Kent County | Talbot County
the quarter in review
FIRST QUARTER
The Eastern Shore entered the new year with both caution and clarity. As sales and volume retreated (closed units down ~33%, volume down ~39%), inventory surged—nearly doubling—yet pricing held steady near $498K. Luxury and waterfront segments painted a nuanced picture—more listings, slower pace, but still resilience. Q1 wasn’t about acceleration; it was about recalibration—homeowners and buyers alike pausing, but with purpose.
Eastern Shore
Snapshot
This snapshot captures early-year market conditions on the Eastern Shore.
$205,178,786
TOTAL SALES VOLUME
318
TOTAL TRANSACTIONS
5.5
eoy months of inventoRy
30
median days on market
$498,410
median sales price
94.8%
list to sales price ratio
luxury markets
Luxury engagement remained patient.
$1,966,767
AVERAGE PRICE IN
Q1
34
SALES IN
Q1
86
AVERAGE DOM IN
Q1
Luxury homes are defined as properties priced above $1M.
Figures reflect QTD closed sales from the most recent quarterly reporting period.
waterfront markets
Waterfront interest followed winter patterns.
$1,379,257
AVERAGE PRICE IN
Q1
51
SALES IN
Q1
35
AVERAGE DOM IN
Q1
Waterfront homes are defined as properties with direct water access from the property.
Figures reflect QTD closed sales from the most recent quarterly reporting period.
Top Sales
THIS QUARTER
Buyer Behavior
A closer look at how buyers are navigating today’s market
Buyers focused on long-term planning.
Chestertown
Chestertown blends historic charm with a relaxed pace of life, attracting residents drawn to community, heritage, and a quieter Eastern Shore setting.
Easton
Easton offers a refined small-town lifestyle with a vibrant arts scene, dining, and everyday convenience, appealing to buyers seeking charm without isolation.
Oxford
Oxford delivers a quiet, traditional waterfront lifestyle centered on boating, privacy, and historic architecture, appealing to buyers seeking understated coastal living.
Town Spotlights
Within the region, certain communities stood out during the quarter based on activity and buyer interest
Looking Ahead
Activity will depend on spring re-entry.
More Than Real Estate.
It’s How You Live Here.
Buying or selling a home is just the start.
What matters is understanding the place around it — the market, the lifestyle, the culture, the communities, and the forces shaping what comes next. That’s what we do.
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