Is Dayton, MD 21036 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dayton is a seller’s market. With about 0.3 months of supply and 10% 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.
The Dayton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Dayton, MD 21036 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 0.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 29% to $999,068. Overall, Dayton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Howard County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Woodbine 21797 (63% sold over asking) and Glenwood 21738 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Dayton real estate
Is Dayton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.3 months of supply in Dayton, MD 21036 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 Dayton?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dayton sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dayton?
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 Dayton?
The median sale price was $999,068 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $264 per square foot.
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