Is Betterton, MD 21610 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Betterton is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Betterton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Betterton, MD 21610 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $329,857. Overall, Betterton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Kent County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Still Pond 21667 (100% sold over asking) and Chestertown 21620 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Chestertown 21620Balanced $228 /sq ftGalena 21635Balanced $258 /sq ftKennedyville 21645Balanced $180 /sq ftMassey 21650 $217 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Betterton is
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Questions about Betterton real estate
Is Betterton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Betterton, MD 21610 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 Betterton?
The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Betterton sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Betterton?
About 0.91% of a home’s value a year in Kent County, or roughly $3,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Betterton?
The median sale price was $329,857 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $248 per square foot.
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