Is Hampstead, MD 21074 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hampstead is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 51% 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 94% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #6 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 Hampstead housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 51% of homes in Hampstead, MD 21074 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 67 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 48%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 25% to $437,811. Overall, Hampstead is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Carroll County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Hampstead ranks #6 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 89 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Windsor 21776 (23% sold over asking) or Taneytown 21787 (26% sold over asking).
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Questions about Hampstead real estate
Is Hampstead a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Hampstead, MD 21074 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 Hampstead?
The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hampstead sell over asking?
51% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hampstead?
About 0.91% of a home’s value a year in Carroll County, or roughly $3,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hampstead?
The median sale price was $437,811 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $217 per square foot.
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