Home buyers hunting for a bargain in the D.C. metro area tend to look farther from the city’s borders in search of affordability. Many also turn to Prince George’s County, Md., which typically has the lowest median sales prices in the region.
The contemporary-style townhouse has nine-foot-high ceilings and skylights and sits on a cul-de-sac with views of trees and open space. (Amanda Koehler/Charm City Virtual Tours)
In October, the median sales price in the county was $355,000, according to Bright MLS, a jump of 12.7 percent compared with October 2019. Townhouse prices in the county rose to their highest level in a decade. The median sales price for townhouses in Prince George’s County rose to $320,000 in October, a 16.4 percent increase over the median sales price in October 2019, according to Bright MLS. Townhouses can be a good option for buyers looking for the space of a small