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Baltimore, MD 21206 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 21206
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only


Executive Overview

The median sold price in Baltimore, MD (ZIP: 21206) stands at $234,500, reflecting a stable market with modest price appreciation. The neighborhood has experienced an upward trend in property values, indicating a positive trajectory in recent transactions. The market temperature is currently classified as neutral, suggesting a balanced environment for both buyers and sellers, although the seller's advantage may be noted due to relatively constrained active supply compared to sales activity.

Transaction velocity appears to be slower, with properties spending a median of 205 days on the market before sale. This extended duration may indicate caution among buyers, potentially leading to pricing friction as sellers adjust expectations. The median listing price of $280,000 presents a notable gap compared to the median sold price, which could reflect seller optimism or a need for price adjustments to align with market realities.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
136
Active Listings
74
Sold Properties
62

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$280,000
Median Sold Price
$234,500
Median Price per Sqft
$161/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,298

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
2.25%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
205
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Key Findings

  1. $234,500 is the median sold price, indicating a stable market with modest price appreciation.

  2. The market temperature is neutral, suggesting balanced conditions for buyers and sellers.

  3. Properties are spending a median of 205 days on the market, indicating slower sales velocity.

  4. The median listing price of $280,000 shows a significant gap compared to the median sold price, suggesting potential pricing friction.

  5. Rental demand remains strong with a median market rent of $2,298, reflecting increasing rental interest in the area.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

5401 Mccormick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds
1 baths
1,298 sqft
$440,000
Jan 1, 2026
$339/sqft/sqft
123 days on market
29 E Elm Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

- beds
2 baths
2,857 sqft
$412,000
Mar 1, 2026
$144/sqft/sqft
115 Fuller Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,632 sqft
$405,000
Jan 1, 2026
$248/sqft/sqft
126 days on market
6508 Belle Vista Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
1 baths
1,080 sqft
$230,000
Feb 1, 2026
$213/sqft/sqft
810 days on market
5006 Anthony Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
1 baths
1,550 sqft
$230,000
Jan 1, 2026
$148/sqft/sqft
324 days on market
5751 Utrecht Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
1 baths
1,184 sqft
$229,900
Feb 1, 2026
$194/sqft/sqft
159 days on market
4348 Parkside Dr, Baltimore, MD 21206
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

4 beds
2 baths
1,320 sqft
$2,200
Jan 1, 2026
$2/sqft/sqft
810 days on market
615 Old Home Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

3 beds
1 baths
1,028 sqft
$2,195
Jan 1, 2026
$2/sqft/sqft
525 days on market

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 4/1/2026

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