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1,284 homes sold in St. Mary's County over the last 12 months at a median price of $439,900, and homes went under contract in a median of 13 days. Detached homes had a median of $465,000, townhomes $369,900, and condos $225,000. About 72% of homes sold at or above list price, and 29% of sales, 373 homes, used a VA loan.
Prices and Days on Market by Home Type
| Home Type | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | Median Days on Market | Sold at or Above List | VA Loans | New Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,005 | $465,000 | 13 | 72% | 30% | 3% |
| Townhome | 226 | $369,900 | 13 | 74% | 27% | 27% |
| Condo | 53 | $225,000 | 7 | 66% | 13% | 0% |
| All homes | 1,284 | $439,900 | 13 | 72% | 29% | 7% |
Source: Bright MLS, closed residential sales in St. Mary's County MD, November 2025 to November 2026. Data compiled by KJAX Group.
St. Mary's County is a VA loan market. Nearly 3 in 10 sales used a VA loan, a higher share than in Prince William, Fairfax, or Frederick County, and VA buyers paid a median of $484,900, so they are shopping well beyond entry-level homes. Sellers who price right on day one do well here: homes with no price cut went under contract in a median of 7 days at 100% of their original price, while the 27% that needed a cut took a median of 54 days and sold for about 95%. Townhome buyers should also know that about 1 in 4 townhome sales was new construction, so resale townhomes often compete with builders.
Market data updated November 2026
St. Mary's County Communities and Home Prices
Among the St. Mary's County areas below, median sale prices ranged from $344,900 in Bushwood to $535,000 in Hollywood over the last 12 months. California had the most sales, with 264, Hollywood went under contract fastest, in a median of 8 days, and Mechanicsville was the most competitive, with 75% of homes selling at or above list price. KJAX Group has sold homes in Leonardtown, Lexington Park, Hollywood, and California.
By Mailing Address
| Area | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | Detached Median | Median Days on Market | Sold at or Above List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 264 | $397,000 | $495,000 | 10 | 74% |
| Lexington Park | 251 | $410,000 | $425,000 | 16 | 70% |
| Mechanicsville | 223 | $450,000 | $450,000 | 14 | 75% |
| Leonardtown | 197 | $520,000 | $597,000 | 13 | 71% |
| Hollywood | 121 | $535,000 | $542,500 | 8 | 71% |
| Great Mills | 84 | $372,500 | $415,000 | 10.5 | 70% |
| Bushwood | 17 | $344,900 | $344,900 | 15 | 59% |
| Callaway | 16 | $444,950 | $487,000 | 13.5 | 69% |
Larger Communities
| Community | Area | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | Median Days on Market | Mostly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildewood (all sections) | California | 177 | $380,000 | 9 | Townhomes, detached, condos |
| Meadows at Town Run II | Leonardtown | 37 | $457,400 | 30 | New townhomes |
| Golden Beach | Mechanicsville | 26 | $368,000 | 15 | Detached |
| Town Creek | Lexington Park | 25 | $385,000 | 7 | Detached |
| Greenbrier | Lexington Park | 22 | $427,000 | 28.5 | Detached |
| Leonard's Grant | Leonardtown | 21 | $655,000 | 13 | Detached |
| Country Lakes | Mechanicsville | 20 | $432,500 | 21 | Detached |
| Wicomico Shores | Mechanicsville | 19 | $421,500 | 13 | Detached |
Source: Bright MLS, closed residential sales in St. Mary's County MD, November 2025 to November 2026, by mailing city and by the subdivision named in the listing. Areas with fewer than 15 sales are not shown. New construction homes are often entered in the MLS close to or after contract, which affects their days on market. Data compiled by KJAX Group.
California
The busiest area in the county and home to Wildewood, a large planned community of townhomes, condos, and detached homes along the Route 235 corridor. Wildewood alone had 177 sales at a $380,000 median and a median of 9 days on market. Most of the county's condo sales were here.
Lexington Park
The community just outside NAS Patuxent River, with mostly detached homes. Town Creek had 25 sales at a $385,000 median and went under contract in a median of 7 days, while Greenbrier had 22 sales at a $427,000 median.
Mechanicsville
Northern St. Mary's County near the Charles County line, with almost all detached homes and the highest share of homes selling at or above list price of the areas shown, at 75%. Golden Beach, Country Lakes, and Wicomico Shores were its busiest communities.
Leonardtown
The county seat, with a historic downtown on Breton Bay and the highest detached median of the larger areas, at $597,000. New construction was a big part of the market: Meadows at Town Run II had 37 new townhome sales at a $457,400 median, and Leonard's Grant had 21 sales at a $655,000 median.
Hollywood
Northeastern St. Mary's County along the Patuxent River, with almost all detached homes, and the fastest of the larger areas at a median of 8 days on market. Forrest Farm had 11 sales at a $695,000 median, and Hollywood had 18 waterfront sales.
Great Mills
Next to Lexington Park, and one of the more affordable larger areas at a $372,500 median, with detached homes, townhomes, and the Westmeath condos.
Bushwood
A small community on the county's western side, with the lowest median of the areas shown, at $344,900.
Callaway
Southern St. Mary's County between Lexington Park and Piney Point, with 16 sales at a $444,950 median.
Nearby Areas
Relocating for the base? See PCS to NAS Pax River. Across the Patuxent River, see Calvert County MD real estate, and to the north, Charles County MD real estate.
Buying a Home in St. Mary's County MD
Well-priced St. Mary's County homes move fast, so buyers need to be ready before they tour. 38% of homes went under contract within a week over the last 12 months, and 31% sold above list price, by a median of $10,000. At the same time, 28% of homes sold below list price, so there is room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting.
Be Ready Before You Tour
Get fully pre-approved, know your monthly budget including taxes and any HOA or condo fees, and decide in advance how far you are willing to go above list price. In Hollywood, homes went under contract in a median of 8 days.
Know What a Home Is Worth Before You Offer
Prices change from one community to the next, from a $372,500 median in Great Mills to $535,000 in Hollywood. Kelly Jackson and Keith Jackson prepare a market analysis of recent comparable sales before you write an offer, and research community details and HOA or condo fees, so you know what you are paying for and do not overpay.
VA Loans Are the Norm Here
373 St. Mary's County sales, 29% of the market, used a VA loan over the last 12 months, at a median price of $484,900. Sellers and listing agents here are used to VA offers, VA appraisals, and the property requirements that come with them. Kelly Jackson holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. See how to buy a home with a VA loan.
Compare Your Loan Options
VA, conventional, FHA, and USDA loans all showed up in county sales over the last 12 months, including 48 USDA loans, which can finance eligible homes in rural areas with no down payment. KJAX Group also uses down payment assistance loans and grants and teacher programs when they fit.
Compare Resale and New Townhomes
About 1 in 4 townhome sales was new construction, with the most activity in Leonardtown and California. Builders often offer incentives, but have your agent review the builder contract before you sign, since builder contracts are written to protect the builder.
Check Waterfront and Rural Details
79 waterfront homes sold at a median of $824,900. On waterfront property, ask about flood zone, flood insurance, shoreline condition, and any limits on building near the water. On rural properties, add well water and septic inspections to your home inspection.
Review the Maryland Disclosure or Disclaimer
Maryland sellers provide either a property condition disclosure or a disclaimer that sells the home as-is, without representations about its condition. Either way, a professional home inspection is how you learn about the roof, HVAC, drainage, and other systems before you are committed.
Check Schools and Commute by Address
St. Mary's County Public Schools assigns schools by address. Test your commute on Route 235, Route 5, or Route 4 at the times you will actually travel before you choose a community.
Plan Your Timeline
Once you are under contract, KJAX Group buyers typically go from signed contract to settlement in 30 days or less, depending on the loan, inspection, and appraisal. Kelly and Keith walk every buyer through the full timeline before the search begins.
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Source: Bright MLS, closed residential sales in St. Mary's County MD, November 2025 to November 2026. Data compiled by KJAX Group.
St. Mary’s MD County Homes for Sale
Browse current listings in Lexington Park, California, Leonardtown, Hollywood, and across St. Mary's County, updated daily from the MLS.
Selling a Home in St. Mary's County MD
In St. Mary's County, your first price decides how fast you sell and how much you keep. Homes that sold without a price reduction went under contract in a median of 7 days at 100% of their original list price. The 27% of homes that needed a price cut took a median of 54 days and sold for about 95% of their original price.
Price for the First Week
Homes that went under contract within seven days sold at or above list price 87% of the time. Across the county, 31% of homes sold above list, by a median of $10,000. Pricing in line with recent nearby sales brings the most buyers in that first week.
Price to Your Community, Not the County
The median sale price was $372,500 in Great Mills, $410,000 in Lexington Park, $520,000 in Leonardtown, and $535,000 in Hollywood. Your price should come from recent sales close to your home, adjusted for condition, updates, lot size, and water access.
Get Ready for VA Buyers
Nearly 3 in 10 St. Mary's County buyers used a VA loan over the last 12 months. VA appraisals check minimum property requirements, such as peeling paint, roof condition, and working systems. Taking care of those items before you list keeps VA buyers in your pool and avoids repair requests late in the deal.
Know Your Competition from Builders
About 1 in 4 townhome sales was new construction, mostly in Leonardtown and California. If builders are selling nearby, your price, condition, and any seller credits need to stand up to their incentives.
PCSing Out? Compare Selling and Renting
If orders are taking you away from NAS Patuxent River, Kelly and Keith can help you price your home to sell before your report date, or compare selling with keeping it as a rental, so you can make the call that fits your next assignment.
Decide on Disclosure or Disclaimer
Maryland sellers choose between a property condition disclosure and a disclaimer that sells the home as-is. Either way, you must disclose known latent defects. Knowing what an inspector will find before you list keeps you in control of the negotiation, since roof, HVAC, well, septic, and drainage issues turn into credits that come out of your net proceeds.
Know Your Options
If speed or certainty matters most, compare a cash offer with a traditional sale. If your home was listed before and did not sell, see how KJAX Group relaunches expired listings.
Kelly Jackson and Keith Jackson of KJAX Group price each listing to its community, prepare only what moves value, and launch with professional photography and listing videos. Every listing includes a pricing analysis built on your community's recent sales, not a countywide estimate.
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Source: Bright MLS, closed residential sales in St. Mary's County MD, November 2025 to November 2026. Data compiled by KJAX Group.
Living Near NAS Patuxent River
Naval Air Station Patuxent River is in St. Mary's County, next to Lexington Park, so military and defense moves are a large part of this market. 373 county home sales over the last 12 months, 29% of the market, used a VA loan. More than 40% of Kelly Jackson's business is military relocation, and she holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. For a full guide to the base, see PCS to NAS Pax River.
Built Around Your Orders
PCS orders rarely line up with the market. Kelly Jackson and Keith Jackson plan the search around your report date, preview homes before you arrive, and set up virtual tours when you cannot be in town, so you can make a confident decision from another duty station.
Selling Before You Arrive
If you own a home where you are stationed now, Kelly works with a network of agents across the country who can help you sell it before your move, so your purchase in St. Mary's County and your sale back home stay on the same timeline.
VA Loans and BAH
Kelly helps you compare your monthly payment with your Basic Allowance for Housing before you choose a price range. VA appraisals and minimum property requirements are part of the plan from the first showing, not a surprise after you are under contract. Learn more about how to buy a home with a VA loan.
Selling or Renting When You PCS Out
If you are leaving the area, Kelly and Keith can help you price your home to sell before your report date, or compare selling with keeping it as a rental so you can make the call that fits your next assignment.
Commuting to the Base
Route 235 runs through California and Lexington Park to the base, and Route 5 connects Leonardtown and Mechanicsville. From Calvert County, Route 4 crosses the Patuxent River on the Thomas Johnson Bridge. Test the drive at the times you will actually commute before you choose a home. If you are also considering the other side of the river, see Calvert County MD real estate.
PCS to NAS Pax RiverMilitary Relocation Services
VA loan figures: Bright MLS, closed residential sales in St. Mary's County MD, November 2025 to November 2026. Data compiled by KJAX Group.
St. Mary's County MD Real Estate FAQs
What is the median home price in St. Mary's County MD?
Over the last 12 months, the median sale price in St. Mary's County was $439,900 across 1,284 sales: $465,000 for detached homes, $369,900 for townhomes, and $225,000 for condos, based on Bright MLS sales from November 2025 to November 2026. Among the larger areas, medians ranged from $344,900 in Bushwood to $535,000 in Hollywood.
How competitive is the St. Mary's County housing market?
Homes went under contract in a median of 13 days, and 38% went under contract within the first week. About 72% sold at or above list price, and 31% sold above list, by a median of $10,000. Hollywood was the fastest area, at a median of 8 days, and Mechanicsville was the most competitive, with 75% of homes selling at or above list.
How common are VA loans in St. Mary's County?
Very common. 373 home sales, 29% of the county market over the last 12 months, used a VA loan, a higher share than in Prince William, Fairfax, or Frederick County. VA buyers paid a median of $484,900. See how to buy a home with a VA loan.
Which St. Mary's County communities are closest to NAS Patuxent River?
Lexington Park sits next to the base, and California and Great Mills are a short drive away along Route 235. Lexington Park had a $410,000 median over the last 12 months, California $397,000, and Great Mills $372,500. See PCS to NAS Pax River.
How do Kelly Jackson and Keith Jackson help military buyers moving to St. Mary's County?
More than 40% of Kelly Jackson's business is military relocation, and she holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. Kelly and Keith plan the search around your report date, preview homes before you arrive, set up virtual tours, and help you compare your payment with your BAH. Kelly also works with a network of agents across the country who can help you sell your current home before you move. See military relocation services.
Is there new construction in St. Mary's County?
Some. About 7% of county sales were new construction over the last 12 months, but about 1 in 4 townhome sales was new. Meadows at Town Run II in Leonardtown had 37 new townhome sales at a $457,400 median, and Wildewood Village in California had 22 new homes sold.
Are there waterfront homes in St. Mary's County?
Yes. 79 waterfront homes sold over the last 12 months at a median of $824,900, with the most in Hollywood, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park. Before you buy on the water, ask about the flood zone, flood insurance, shoreline condition, and any limits on building near the water.
How are schools assigned in St. Mary's County?
St. Mary's County Public Schools assigns schools by address, and boundaries do not follow mailing cities or community names. Confirm the zoned schools for each specific address with the school system before you make an offer.
What is the property tax rate in St. Mary's County MD?
The St. Mary's County property tax rate is $0.8478 per $100 of assessed value, and the county commissioners kept current tax rates when they approved the fiscal year 2027 budget in May 2026. Check the property's tax record for the exact bill on a specific home.
Can I sell my St. Mary's County home for cash?
Yes, in many cases. An investor can buy as-is without repairs or showings, but a traditional sale usually brings more when the home is in good condition. Over the last 12 months, about 11% of St. Mary's County buyers paid cash. Compare both routes on our cash offer page.
How do I price my home correctly in St. Mary's County?
Price from recent sales close to your home, not countywide averages. Homes that sold without a price reduction went under contract in a median of 7 days at 100% of their original list price, while the 27% that needed a price cut took a median of 54 days and sold for about 95% of their original price. For a pricing analysis on your home, call or text Kelly Jackson and Keith Jackson of KJAX Group at 240.385.9905.
Ready to Buy or Sell in St. Mary's County?
Whether you are relocating to NAS Patuxent River, buying your first home, moving up, or selling a home you have owned for years, Kelly Jackson and Keith Jackson of KJAX Group will give you a plan built on recent sales near you. Call or text 240.385.9905, or schedule a consultation.
Nearby: PCS to NAS Pax River, Calvert County MD real estate, and Charles County MD real estate.