Is Baltimore, MD 21217 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Baltimore housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Baltimore, MD 21217 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 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 115 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $117,449. Overall, Baltimore is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Baltimore city, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 84%. On our competition score, Baltimore ranks #193 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 48 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Baltimore 21202 (10% sold over asking), while Baltimore 21214 (49% sold over asking) and Baltimore 21212 (48% sold over asking) are even more competitive.