Is Catonsville, MD 21228 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Catonsville is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 months of supply and 63% 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.
More competitive than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #1 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 Catonsville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 63% of homes in Catonsville, MD 21228 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 177 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 50%, homes sold faster (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $460,301. Overall, Catonsville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Baltimore County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Catonsville ranks #1 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 95 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).
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Questions about Catonsville real estate
Is Catonsville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in Catonsville, MD 21228 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 Catonsville?
The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Catonsville sell over asking?
63% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Catonsville?
About 1.07% of a home’s value a year in Baltimore County, or roughly $4,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Catonsville?
The median sale price was $460,301 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $239 per square foot.
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