313 homes sold in Maryland City in the last year, at a typical $523K
Most homes sold are condos. 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 Maryland City homes are listed.
Every place Maryland City 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 Maryland City.
For sale
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New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
5% of Maryland City’s sales are condos, at $190K less than a house
65 houses and 17 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Condos draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 65 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $228MD $239
- Days to sell
- 38
- Sold over asking
- 34%
- Listings with a price cut
- 29%
typical sale · 17 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $262MD $234
- Days to sell
- 38
- Sold over asking
- 41%
- Listings with a price cut
- 37%
Townhouses: 232 sold, typical $538K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
More homes sell than most years, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
313 sales in the last year, against 407 in 2021 and a low of 162 in 2012. The typical sale went from $292K in 2016 to $523K.
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 $500K buys in Maryland City
Check a listing against what Maryland City 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 Maryland City are more common than before the pandemic, and more homes are for sale
We read every month of Maryland City’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, 313 sales.
If you’re buying in Maryland City
- Shop in August. It brings about 27 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (38% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 100.1% of the list price on average; 36% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 38% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 59 days.
Fall brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
September has the most new listings (about 32 a month), but June is the most competitive: 48% of June sales close over asking. January has the least competition (32%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Maryland State as a whole
| Maryland City now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MD now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 36% | 30% | 61% | 32% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 38% | 38% | 70% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 100.1% | 99.6% | 101.6% | 99.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 59 | 22 | 36 | 46 |
64 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.3 times the 2019 low (28), 109% more than in 2017–19 and well under 2021’s 100.
Since 2019, houses are up 37%, condos 44%
A house typically sold for $504K in the year to May 2026 (65 sales), a condo for $314K (17).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Maryland City ranks 86th of 193 busy Maryland State markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Maryland City is in the middle of the pack.
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 Maryland City home costs about $3,088 a month
Price: Maryland City’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Maryland City’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Maryland City is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in September
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 16.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $523K home, about $4,310 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Maryland City, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Maryland CityTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Maryland City.
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.
Laurel, North Laurel, South Laurel and Jessup sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Maryland City, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland City | 313 | $523K | $264 | 36% | 59 |
| Laurel | 232 | $402K | $250 | 27% | 55 |
| North Laurel | 218 | $552K | $250 | 43% | 37 |
| South Laurel | 146 | $490K | $245 | 38% | 45 |
| Savage | 52 | $455K | $258 | 38% | 42 |
| West Laurel | 48 | $526K | $267 | 48% | 32 |
| Jessup | 31 | $595K | $237 | 33% | 49 |
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 Maryland City
What do homes sell for in Maryland City, MD?
313 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $523K, $264 a square foot. Houses sold for about $504K, condos for about $314K in the year to May 2026.
Is Maryland City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 36 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 24 sold, about 1.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.1% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Maryland City?
September brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Maryland City?
About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $523K home that’s near $4,310.
Where can I see homes for sale in Maryland City?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Maryland City’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Maryland City.
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).