54 homes sold in East Riverdale in the last year, at a typical $371K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where East Riverdale homes are listed.
Every place East Riverdale homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 87% of East Riverdale’s sales, at a typical $371K (year to May 2026)
54 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 48 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $305MD $239
- Days to sell
- 65
- Sold over asking
- 25%
- Listings with a price cut
- 33%
Townhouses: 7 sold, typical $331K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 1.6 times the 2016 price
54 sales in the last year, against 147 in 2012 and a low of 65 in 2025. The typical sale went from $236K in 2016 to $371K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $350K buys in East Riverdale
Check a listing against what East Riverdale homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in East Riverdale are rarer than before the pandemic, but 41% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of East Riverdale’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 54 sales.
If you’re buying in East Riverdale
- Shop in October. It brings about 12 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (30% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.2% of the list price on average; 24% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 26% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 58 days.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
April has the most new listings (about 12 a month), but August is the most competitive: 43% of August sales close over asking. October offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (30%). October has the least competition (30%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Maryland
| East Riverdale now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MD now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 24% | 32% | 47% | 32% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 26% | 25% | 48% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.2% | 99.6% | 100.3% | 99.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 58 | 42 | 30 | 46 |
14 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.5 times the 2024 low (9), 41% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 38.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical East Riverdale home costs about $2,275 a month
Price: East Riverdale’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at East Riverdale’s 1.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether East Riverdale is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in April
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 7.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $371K home, about $4,070 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for East Riverdale, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in East RiverdaleTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in East Riverdale.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Bladensburg, New Carrollton, Berwyn Heights and Cheverly sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of East Riverdale, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Carrollton | 81 | $343K | $214 | 21% | 52 |
| Cheverly | 57 | $524K | $260 | 25% | 67 |
| East Riverdale | 54 | $371K | $282 | 24% | 58 |
| Riverdale Park | 46 | $513K | $302 | 34% | 43 |
| University Park | 35 | $637K | $315 | 39% | 82 |
| Berwyn Heights | 29 | $503K | $257 | 23% | 60 |
| Bladensburg | 24 | $295K | $220 | 43% | 38 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in East Riverdale
What do homes sell for in East Riverdale, MD?
54 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $371K, $282 a square foot.
Is East Riverdale a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 17 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 3 sold, about 5.7 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in East Riverdale?
April brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in East Riverdale?
About 1.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $371K home that’s near $4,070.
Where can I see homes for sale in East Riverdale?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry East Riverdale’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to East Riverdale.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).