Is Swanton, MD 21561 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Swanton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Swanton, MD 21561 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 6.3 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 25 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (5% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 2% to $611,735. Overall, Swanton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Garrett County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Swanton ranks #238 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 11 out of 100).

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.