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Commercial Real Estate Market in Frederick, MD

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255 active listings and 3,051 off-market properties in Frederick, MD. Commercial property asks $251/SF to buy and $18.00/SF/Yr to lease.

Zoning & Land Use

Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category

  • Residential 43.2%
  • Industrial 22.3%
  • Mixed use 15.9%
  • Commercial 14.4%
  • Agricultural 4.3%
  • Civic 0%

Largest Zones share of zoned land by district

Light Industrial
Low Density Residential
Mixed Use
Medium Density Residential
General Commercial

Frederick, MD zones 15,346 acres across 19 districts. Commercial zoning covers 14.4% of zoned land, residential 43.2% and industrial 22.3%. The largest single district is Light Industrial at 19.8%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 36.6% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.

Low Density Residential (R-4)

R4 (Low Density Residential) The R4 District is intended to provide for residences in an urban residential environment with a maximum density of four (4) dwellings per acre. In addition, this district is intended to accommodate a complement of residential support uses normally utilized during the daily activities of residents, to protect these areas from the…

Recently Sold

$17.99M across 70,651 SF sold in Frederick, MD over the most recent period. Deal sizes ranged from $385,000 to $7,023,799, with a median of $1,314,570 across 8 sales.
Other Warehouses
Other Warehouses
5752 Industry, Frederick, MD 21704-5192
$7,023,799
37,700 SF
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Other Office
Other Office
75 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702-4895
$385,000
1,132 SF
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Other Office
Other Office
7101 Guilford Dr, Frederick, MD 21704-5217
$727,000
2,794 SF
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Other Investment
Other Investment
500 Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701-4002
$1,750,000
0.95 Acres
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Other Office
Other Office
180 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702-4409
$1,520,000
1,616 SF
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Other Office
Other Office
75 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702-4895
$1,109,140
4,000 SF
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Other Warehouses
Other Warehouses
5714 Industry, Frederick, MD 21704-7294
$4,778,786
23,409 SF
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Other Industrial
Other Industrial
Wormans Ml, Frederick, MD 21701
$695,000
1.66 Acres
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Off-Market Opportunities

Realmo tracks 3,051 off-market commercial properties in Frederick, MD. Estimated values are modelled, not asking prices.
Other Warehouses
Other Warehouses
5752 Industry, Frederick, MD 21704-5192
Estimated value:
$7,023,799
37,700 SF
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Other Office
Other Office
75 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702-4895
Estimated value:
$385,000
1,132 SF
View details
Other Office
Other Office
7101 Guilford Dr, Frederick, MD 21704-5217
Estimated value:
$727,000
2,794 SF
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Other Investment
Other Investment
500 Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701-4002
Estimated value:
$1,750,000
0.95 Acres
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Other Office
Other Office
180 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702-4409
Estimated value:
$1,520,000
1,616 SF
View details
Other Office
Other Office
75 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702-4895
Estimated value:
$1,109,140
4,000 SF
View details
Other Warehouses
Other Warehouses
5714 Industry, Frederick, MD 21704-7294
Estimated value:
$4,778,786
23,409 SF
View details
Other Industrial
Other Industrial
Wormans Ml, Frederick, MD 21701
Estimated value:
$695,000
1.66 Acres
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Market overview

Demographics & Economy

Frederick, MD has 146,463 residents in 59,594 households. Density runs 1,045 people per square mile. Median household income here is $112,070 and median gross rent $1,826 a month.

146,463
Population
59,594
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
140.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,045
Density / Sq Mi
$112,070
Median Household Income
$60,558
Median Earnings
$1,826
Median Rent
$410,948
Median Home Value

Tools

Zoning Insight Business Placement

Lease vs Buy Breakeven

At $18.00/SF/Yr lease vs $251/SF buy → buying wins if held > 3 years.

At a 7.2% gross asking yield the payback reads short relative to leasing. Assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% a year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost, 2% closing plus 5% selling costs, and a 3% annual rent escalator.

Featured Listings

Newest listings
Conventional Restaurants
Conventional Restaurants
7820 Wormans Mill Rd, Frederick, MD 21701
$140,000
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Storefront
Storefront
500 W Patrick St, Unit 2ND, Frederick, MD 21701
$50,925
3,395 SF
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Office
Office
241 E 4Th St, Frederick, MD 21701
$779,000
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Office Buildings
Office Buildings
551 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701
$16
2,175 SF
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Office Buildings
Office Buildings
233 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
$280,000
0.06 Acres
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Churches And Religious Facilities
Churches And Religious Facilities
9501 Baltimore Rd, Frederick, MD 21704
$525,000
5,004 SF
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Auto Shops
Auto Shops
499 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
$10,000
2,095 SF
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Office
Office
3390 Urbana Pike, Unit 4, Frederick, MD 21704
$800
3,582 SF
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median price per square foot for commercial property in Frederick?
Commercial property in Frederick, MD asks a median of $251 per square foot. The 6 most recent recorded sales traded at a median of $277/SF.
How much does it cost to lease commercial space in Frederick?
The median asking lease rate in Frederick, MD is $18.00 per square foot per year. Office asks $13.58/SF/Yr as of Q2 26, down from $16.75/SF/Yr in Q1 26.
Is it cheaper to lease or buy commercial space in Frederick?
Buying beats leasing in Frederick, MD if the property is held longer than 3.0 years, comparing $18.00/SF/Yr asking rent with $251/SF asking price. The model assumes 30% down at 6.5% fixed, 2% of value per year in taxes and upkeep, 3% appreciation, 5% opportunity cost on the cash and a 3% annual rent escalator.
What zoning applies to commercial property in Frederick?
Frederick, MD zones 15,346 acres across 19 districts, of which 14.4% is commercial and 22.3% industrial. The largest single district is Light Industrial at 19.8% of zoned land. Residential zoning covers 43.2% and open space 0%.
Where does Realmo's Frederick market data come from?
Realmo compiles Frederick, MD figures from 8 recent recorded sales, 106 active sale listings, 149 active lease listings, 3,051 tracked off-market properties, the current Frederick zoning release. Sale and lease figures refresh monthly; vacancy annually. Last updated 31 October 2026.
Methodology & data sources
Asking prices and medians
There are 106 active for-sale and 149 active for-lease listings in Frederick, MD. The medians are based on 29 of the for-sale and 52 of the for-lease listings, those that state a price or rent per square foot. These are ASKING figures from live listings, not closed-transaction prices, and a figure resting on fewer than 10 listings says so where it is quoted.
Vacancy rates
Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
Zoning and land use
The current municipal zoning release: 15,346 zoned acres across 19 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
Refresh
The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 October 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
Known limitations
office vacancy is reported at South region level, retail vacancy is reported at South region level and industrial vacancy is reported at South region level.
Coverage
Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.

Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 October 2026 · How Realmo checks market page data · Report a data issue

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