Market Intelligence Report — MD-180

Ocean Pines, MD

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MD-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$460K
-2.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.29
-6.6% YoY

Active Inventory

740
+8.5% YoY

Median DOM

82 Days
+2.5% YoY

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The Ocean Pines market is cooling, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.29, indicating demand absorption is notably lagging supply. Active listings have expanded by 8.5% year-over-year, contributing to the shift in market dynamics.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Ocean Pines market right now.

Active listings in the Ocean Pines market have increased by 8.5% over the past year, reaching 740 units, while new listings saw a marginal decrease of 1.8% year-over-year. The median listing price declined by 2.9% year-over-year to $459,945, reflecting a deceleration in pricing power. The pending ratio decreased by 6.6% year-over-year, settling at 0.29, suggesting a reduced pace of contract activity relative to available inventory.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$460K-0.3% MoM

Active Inventory

740+8.5% YoY

Days on Market

82+2.5% YoY

Sold Score™

33-6.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

33
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market conditions suggest that the pace of transactions has moderated, placing greater pressure on sellers to align with buyer expectations. Elevated inventory levels imply that buyers have more options, potentially extending marketing periods for properties and necessitating price adjustments for successful sales. This environment encourages price discipline on the part of sellers.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 1.4% year-over-year to $621,443, while the median listing price declined by 2.9% year-over-year. This divergence, alongside an elevated average-vs-median spread, suggests some softness within the higher price tiers, despite a 2.0% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft.

Supply Dynamics

740 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 220 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.29

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Ocean Pines, MD? Buyer Demand Index is running at 29%.

Buyers have leverage in Ocean Pines, MD. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
29%
Median Days on Market
82 days
Inventory YoY
+9%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Ocean Pines, MD
CBSA Code
36180
State
MD
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Ocean Pines?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Ocean Pines metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.29 with median days on market at 82.

  • Are home prices dropping in Ocean Pines?+

    Median listing price is $460K, -2.9% year over year. 20.3% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Ocean Pines?+

    The typical listing sits 82 days on market, a +2.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 220 per month.

  • What's happening in the Ocean Pines luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 1.4% year-over-year to $621,443, while the median listing price declined by 2.9% year-over-year. This divergence, alongside an elevated average-vs-median spread, suggests some softness within the higher price tiers, despite a 2.0% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft.

  • Where can I find a trusted Ocean Pines real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 36180 · 36mo history