Is Towson, MD 21204 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Towson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Towson, MD 21204 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 42 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (33% then), homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $599,740. Overall, Towson is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Baltimore County, homes here sell more slowly than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Towson ranks #129 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 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.