Is Hagerstown, MD 21740 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hagerstown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Hagerstown, MD 21740 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 45 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 222 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $291,374. Overall, Hagerstown is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Washington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%. On our competition score, Hagerstown ranks #162 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rohrersville 21779 (0% sold over asking) or Funkstown 21734 (0% sold over asking), while Keedysville 21756 (57% sold over asking) and Cascade 21719 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.