Is Aberdeen, MD 21001 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Aberdeen is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 39% 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.
More competitive than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #44 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
The Aberdeen housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 39% of homes in Aberdeen, MD 21001 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 112 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 35%, homes sold more slowly (7 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $367,841. Overall, Aberdeen is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Harford County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Aberdeen ranks #44 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 78 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Churchville 21028 (20% sold over asking) or Forest Hill 21050 (30% sold over asking), while Darlington 21034 (67% sold over asking) and Whiteford 21160 (56% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Aberdeen real estate
Is Aberdeen a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Aberdeen, MD 21001 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 Aberdeen?
The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Aberdeen sell over asking?
39% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Aberdeen?
About 0.89% of a home’s value a year in Harford County, or roughly $3,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Aberdeen?
The median sale price was $367,841 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $188 per square foot.
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