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Is Elk Mills, MD 21920 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Elk Mills is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market19Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$172

The Elk Mills housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Elk Mills, MD 21920 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 19 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $595,742. Overall, Elk Mills is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Cecil County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, 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 →

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Questions about Elk Mills real estate

How fast do homes sell in Elk Mills?

The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Elk Mills sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Elk Mills?

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 Elk Mills?

The median sale price was $595,742 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $172 per square foot.

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