Is Fulton, MD 20759 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fulton is a seller’s market. With about 1.1 months of supply and 33% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score76/ 100

More competitive than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #54 of 241 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market33Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$268▼ −7.1% vs. last year

The Fulton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Fulton, MD 20759 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 1.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 45%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $1,214,474. Overall, Fulton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Howard County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Fulton ranks #54 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dayton 21036 (10% sold over asking) or Savage 20763 (25% sold over asking), while Woodbine 21797 (63% sold over asking) and Glenwood 21738 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Questions about Fulton real estate

Is Fulton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.1 months of supply in Fulton, MD 20759 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Fulton?

The typical home went under contract in 33 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Fulton sell over asking?

33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Fulton?

About 1.17% of a home’s value a year in Howard County, or roughly $4,680 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fulton?

The median sale price was $1,214,474 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $268 per square foot.

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