Is Fairplay, MD 21733 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fairplay is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Fairplay housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fairplay, MD 21733 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is 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 33%, homes sold faster (67 days then) and the median sale price fell 35% to $251,141. Overall, Fairplay is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Washington County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Keedysville 21756 (57% sold over asking) and Cascade 21719 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Fairplay real estate
Is Fairplay a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Fairplay, MD 21733 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 Fairplay?
The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fairplay sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fairplay?
About 0.84% of a home’s value a year in Washington County, or roughly $3,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fairplay?
The median sale price was $251,141 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $186 per square foot.
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