Is Port Deposit, MD 21904 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Port Deposit is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 20% 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.
More competitive than 46% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #199 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 Port Deposit housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Port Deposit, MD 21904 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 32%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 5% to $349,849. Overall, Port Deposit is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Cecil County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Port Deposit ranks #199 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Elk Mills 21920 (0% sold over asking) or Charlestown 21914 (0% sold over asking), while Rising Sun 21911 (62% sold over asking) and Perryville 21903 (46% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Nearby markets
Cecilton 21913Seller’s market $208 /sq ftCharlestown 21914Buyer’s market $158 /sq ftChesapeake City 21915Balanced $252 /sq ftColora 21917Seller’s market $234 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Port Deposit nearby
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Questions about Port Deposit real estate
Is Port Deposit a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Port Deposit, MD 21904 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 Port Deposit?
The typical home went under contract in 38 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Port Deposit sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Port Deposit?
About 0.89% of a home’s value a year in Cecil County, or roughly $3,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Port Deposit?
The median sale price was $349,849 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $236 per square foot.
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