Is Severn, MD 21144 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Severn housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Severn, MD 21144 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 121 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (44% then), homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 14% to $551,261. Overall, Severn is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Anne Arundel County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Severn ranks #51 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.