Is Sharptown, MD 21861 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sharptown is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Sharptown housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sharptown, MD 21861 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 4.5 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 5 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 50%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $189,918. Overall, Sharptown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Wicomico County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Willards 21874 (50% sold over asking) and Mardela Springs 21837 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Sharptown real estate
Is Sharptown a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Sharptown, MD 21861 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 Sharptown?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sharptown sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sharptown?
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 Sharptown?
The median sale price was $189,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $123 per square foot.
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