Is Westminster, MD 21158 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Westminster is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 46% 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 score83/ 100

More competitive than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #23 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 supply1.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list46.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market24Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$223▲ +4.0% vs. last year

The Westminster housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 46% of homes in Westminster, MD 21158 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 71 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 40%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $458,801. Overall, Westminster is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Carroll County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Westminster ranks #23 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 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), while Sykesville 21784 (52% sold over asking) and Hampstead 21074 (51% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Finksburg 21048Seller’s market $201 /sq ftHampstead 21074Seller’s market $217 /sq ftKeymar 21757Seller’s market $238 /sq ftManchester 21102Seller’s market $211 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Westminster real estate

Is Westminster a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Westminster, MD 21158 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 Westminster?

The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Westminster sell over asking?

46% 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 Westminster?

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 Westminster?

The median sale price was $458,801 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $223 per square foot.

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