Is Worton, MD 21678 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Worton is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list11.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market54Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$266▲ +11.3% vs. last year

The Worton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Worton, MD 21678 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 9 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 27%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 69% to $524,773. Overall, Worton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kent County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Massey 21650 (0% sold over asking) or Kennedyville 21645 (0% sold over asking), while Still Pond 21667 (100% sold over asking) and Chestertown 21620 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Betterton 21610Buyer’s market $248 /sq ftChestertown 21620Balanced $228 /sq ftGalena 21635Balanced $258 /sq ftKennedyville 21645Balanced $180 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Worton real estate

Is Worton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Worton, MD 21678 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 Worton?

The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Worton sell over asking?

11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Worton?

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 Worton?

The median sale price was $524,773 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $266 per square foot.

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