Is Quantico, MD 21856 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Quantico is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 29% 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.
The Quantico housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Quantico, MD 21856 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 80 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. 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 fell from 67%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $269,783. Overall, Quantico is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Wicomico County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 54%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tyaskin 21865 (0% sold over asking) or Sharptown 21861 (0% sold over asking), while Willards 21874 (50% sold over asking) and Mardela Springs 21837 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Quantico real estate
Is Quantico a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Quantico, MD 21856 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 Quantico?
The typical home went under contract in 80 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Quantico sell over asking?
29% 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 Quantico?
About 0.85% of a home’s value a year in Wicomico County, or roughly $3,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Quantico?
The median sale price was $269,783 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $177 per square foot.
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