Is Baltimore, MD 21215 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Baltimore is a buyer’s market. With about 6.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 47% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #197 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
The Baltimore housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Baltimore, MD 21215 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 6.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 137 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 31%, homes sold more slowly (47 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $182,758. Overall, Baltimore is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Baltimore city, homes here sell more slowly than in 74% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Baltimore ranks #197 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Baltimore 21202 (10% sold over asking) or Baltimore 21205 (22% sold over asking), while Baltimore 21214 (49% sold over asking) and Baltimore 21212 (48% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Baltimore 21201Balanced $178 /sq ftBaltimore 21202Buyer’s market $203 /sq ftBaltimore 21205Buyer’s market $131 /sq ftBaltimore 21206Seller’s market $166 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Baltimore nearby
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Questions about Baltimore real estate
Is Baltimore a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.2 months of supply in Baltimore, MD 21215 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 Baltimore?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Baltimore sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Baltimore?
About 1.46% of a home’s value a year in Baltimore city, or roughly $5,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Baltimore?
The median sale price was $182,758 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $132 per square foot.
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