Warfield Complex, Hubner, and T Buildings · Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 3.0434 homes sold in Eldersburg in the last year, at a typical $558K
About one sale in 3 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Eldersburg homes are listed.
Every place Eldersburg homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Eldersburg.
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8% of Eldersburg’s sales are condos, at $330K less than a house
299 houses and 37 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 299 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $251MD $239
- Days to sell
- 20
- Sold over asking
- 49%
- Listings with a price cut
- 34%
typical sale · 37 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $246MD $234
- Days to sell
- 61
- Sold over asking
- 14%
- Listings with a price cut
- 40%
Townhouses: 103 sold, typical $543K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.6 times the 2016 price
434 sales in the last year, against 565 in 2016 and a low of 333 in 2012. The typical sale went from $346K in 2016 to $558K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $550K buys in Eldersburg
Check a listing against what Eldersburg homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Eldersburg are more common than before the pandemic, but 39% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Eldersburg’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 434 sales.
If you’re buying in Eldersburg
- Shop in March. It brings about 51 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (36% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 101.2% of the list price on average; 49% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 62% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 57 a month), but June is the most competitive: 43% of June sales close over asking. March and April offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (36%). February has the least competition (24%) but only about 33 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and hotter than Maryland
| Eldersburg now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MD now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 49% | 26% | 56% | 32% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 62% | 35% | 75% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 101.2% | 99% | 102.1% | 99.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 26 | 28 | 9 | 46 |
55 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.2 times the 2023 low (25), 39% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2015’s 165.
Since 2019, houses are up 47%, condos 35%
A house typically sold for $588K in the year to May 2026 (299 sales), a condo for $258K (37).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Eldersburg ranks 10th of 193 busy Maryland markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Eldersburg is one of the state’s hottest markets.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Eldersburg home costs about $3,311 a month
Price: Eldersburg’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Eldersburg’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Eldersburg is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 18.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $558K home, about $4,800 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Eldersburg, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in EldersburgTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Eldersburg.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Reisterstown, Randallstown, Owings Mills, Milford Mill and Garrison sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Eldersburg, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldersburg | 434 | $558K | $243 | 49% | 26 |
| Reisterstown | 255 | $357K | $199 | 43% | 36 |
| Owings Mills | 245 | $355K | $201 | 34% | 41 |
| Randallstown | 236 | $390K | $192 | 42% | 33 |
| Milford Mill | 162 | $338K | $189 | 44% | 27 |
| Garrison | 65 | $373K | $194 | 41% | 50 |
| Sykesville | 41 | $533K | $258 | 39% | 35 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Eldersburg
What do homes sell for in Eldersburg, MD?
434 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $558K, $243 a square foot. Houses sold for about $588K, condos for about $258K in the year to May 2026.
Is Eldersburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 59 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 37 sold, about 1.6 months of supply. Buyers paid 101.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Eldersburg?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Eldersburg?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $558K home that’s near $4,800.
Where can I see homes for sale in Eldersburg?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Eldersburg’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Eldersburg.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).