Is Woodbine, MD 21797 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Woodbine is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 63% 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.
More competitive than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #18 of 241 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Woodbine housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 63% of homes in Woodbine, MD 21797 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 12% to $849,133. Overall, Woodbine is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Howard County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Woodbine ranks #18 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dayton 21036 (10% sold over asking) or Savage 20763 (25% sold over asking).
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Questions about Woodbine real estate
Is Woodbine a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in Woodbine, MD 21797 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 Woodbine?
The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Woodbine sell over asking?
63% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Woodbine?
About 1.17% of a home’s value a year in Howard County, or roughly $4,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Woodbine?
The median sale price was $849,133 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $259 per square foot.
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