Is Crisfield, MD 21817 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Crisfield is a buyer’s market. With about 7.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 1% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #241 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 Crisfield housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Crisfield, MD 21817 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 102 days and there were 7.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 24 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 19%, homes sold more slowly (78 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $194,416. Overall, Crisfield is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Somerset County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Crisfield ranks #241 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 4 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westover 21871 (0% sold over asking) or Tylerton 21866 (0% sold over asking), while Princess Anne 21853 (15% sold over asking) and Deal Island 21821 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Deal Island 21821Balanced $152 /sq ftEwell 21824Seller’s market $105 /sq ftMarion Station 21838Buyer’s market $193 /sq ftPrincess Anne 21853Balanced $187 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Crisfield nearby
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Questions about Crisfield real estate
Is Crisfield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.2 months of supply in Crisfield, MD 21817 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 Crisfield?
The typical home went under contract in 102 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Crisfield sell over asking?
4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Crisfield?
About 0.92% of a home’s value a year in Somerset County, or roughly $3,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Crisfield?
The median sale price was $194,416 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $112 per square foot.
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