Is Baltimore, MD 21230 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Baltimore housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Baltimore, MD 21230 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 219 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (30% then), homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $344,851. Overall, Baltimore is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Baltimore city, homes here sell faster than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Baltimore ranks #151 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 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.