Is Emmitsburg, MD 21727 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Emmitsburg is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 38% 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 Emmitsburg housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Emmitsburg, MD 21727 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 29%, homes sold faster (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 27% to $494,786. Overall, Emmitsburg is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Frederick County, homes here sell faster than in 82% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 59%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Buckeystown 21717 (0% sold over asking) or Frederick 21705 (0% sold over asking), while Woodsboro 21798 (50% sold over asking) and Thurmont 21788 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Adamstown 21710Balanced $192 /sq ftBrunswick 21716Seller’s market $200 /sq ftBuckeystown 21717 $225 /sq ftBurkittsville 21718 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Emmitsburg nearby
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Questions about Emmitsburg real estate
Is Emmitsburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Emmitsburg, MD 21727 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 Emmitsburg?
The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Emmitsburg sell over asking?
38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Emmitsburg?
About 0.99% of a home’s value a year in Frederick County, or roughly $3,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Emmitsburg?
The median sale price was $494,786 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $211 per square foot.
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