Is Willards, MD 21874 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Willards is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 50% 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 Willards housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Willards, MD 21874 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 190 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 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 20%, homes sold more slowly (65 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $292,373. Overall, Willards is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Wicomico County, homes here sell more slowly, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Tyaskin 21865 (0% sold over asking) or Sharptown 21861 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Willards real estate
Is Willards a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in Willards, MD 21874 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 Willards?
The typical home went under contract in 190 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Willards sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Willards?
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 Willards?
The median sale price was $292,373 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $306 per square foot.
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