Is Baltimore, MD 21209 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Baltimore housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Baltimore, MD 21209 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 69 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $459,801. Overall, Baltimore is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Baltimore County, homes here sell faster than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Baltimore ranks #190 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 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.