Is Glen Burnie, MD 21061 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Glen Burnie is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 44% 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 score77/ 100

More competitive than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #45 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 supply2.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list44.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market31Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$236▼ −2.9% vs. last year

The Glen Burnie housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Glen Burnie, MD 21061 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 131 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 52%, homes sold more slowly (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $384,833. Overall, Glen Burnie is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Anne Arundel County, homes here sell faster than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Glen Burnie ranks #45 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

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.

Nearby markets

Annapolis 21401Seller’s market $331 /sq ftAnnapolis 21403Seller’s market $366 /sq ftAnnapolis 21405 $807 /sq ftAnnapolis 21409Seller’s market $286 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Glen Burnie real estate

Is Glen Burnie a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Glen Burnie, MD 21061 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 Glen Burnie?

The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Glen Burnie sell over asking?

44% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Glen Burnie?

About 0.85% of a home’s value a year in Anne Arundel County, or roughly $3,400 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Glen Burnie?

The median sale price was $384,833 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $236 per square foot.

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