Is Owings Mills, MD 21117 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Owings Mills is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 42% 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 81% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #52 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 supply2.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list41.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market35Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$201▲ +2.4% vs. last year

The Owings Mills housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Owings Mills, MD 21117 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 155 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 36%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $419,818. Overall, Owings Mills is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Baltimore County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Owings Mills ranks #52 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Upperco 21155 (0% sold over asking) or Hydes 21082 (0% sold over asking), while Catonsville 21228 (63% sold over asking) and Monkton 21111 (61% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Baldwin 21013Seller’s market $238 /sq ftBaltimore 21209Seller’s market $215 /sq ftButler 21023 $99 /sq ftCatonsville 21228Seller’s market $239 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Owings Mills real estate

Is Owings Mills a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Owings Mills, MD 21117 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 Owings Mills?

The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Owings Mills sell over asking?

42% 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 Owings Mills?

About 1.07% of a home’s value a year in Baltimore County, or roughly $4,280 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Owings Mills?

The median sale price was $419,818 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $201 per square foot.

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