Is Accident, MD 21520 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Accident is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 13% 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.
The Accident housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Accident, MD 21520 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (87 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $399,827. Overall, Accident is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Garrett County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lonaconing 21539 (0% sold over asking) or Grantsville 21536 (0% sold over asking), while Westernport 21562 (60% sold over asking) and Barton 21521 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Barton 21521Seller’s market $119 /sq ftBloomington 21523 — /sq ftFriendsville 21531Buyer’s market $145 /sq ftGrantsville 21536Seller’s market $165 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Accident nearby
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Questions about Accident real estate
Is Accident a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Accident, MD 21520 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 Accident?
The typical home went under contract in 59 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Accident sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Accident?
About 0.78% of a home’s value a year in Garrett County, or roughly $3,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Accident?
The median sale price was $399,827 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $236 per square foot.
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