Is Deal Island, MD 21821 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Deal Island is a balanced market. With about 5.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Deal Island housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Deal Island, MD 21821 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 97 days and there were 5.5 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 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 58% to $252,891. Overall, Deal Island is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Somerset County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westover 21871 (0% sold over asking) or Tylerton 21866 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Deal Island real estate
Is Deal Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.5 months of supply in Deal Island, MD 21821 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 Deal Island?
The typical home went under contract in 97 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Deal Island sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Deal Island?
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 Deal Island?
The median sale price was $252,891 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $152 per square foot.
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