Is West River, MD 20778 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West River housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in West River, MD 20778 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 0.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 32% to $819,645. Overall, West River is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Anne Arundel County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 85%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Annapolis 21405 (0% sold over asking) or Harmans 21077 (0% sold over asking), while Linthicum Heights 21090 (49% sold over asking) and Severna Park 21146 (47% sold over asking) are even more competitive.