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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$350K

The median listing price in Baltimore, MD ZIP 21231 is $349,900 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,050/mo

The median market rent in Baltimore, MD ZIP 21231 is $2,050/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
344 days

The median days on market in Baltimore, MD ZIP 21231 is 344 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
7.03%

At a median list price of $349,900 and a median rent of $2,050/month, the gross rental yield in Baltimore, MD ZIP 21231 is 7.03% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$2,060/mo STR · $2,050/mo LTR

In Baltimore, MD ZIP 21231, median Airbnb revenue is $2,060/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,050/month as of June 2026.

Baltimore, MD 21231 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 21231

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


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
67
Active Listings
35
Sold Properties
32

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$349,900
Median Sold Price
$300,000
Median Price per Sqft
$220/sqft

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
$2,050

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.74%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
344
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

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Baltimore are 6.56%, which is 0.57% higher than the 5.99% average observed for typical loans in this area earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. With a median sold price of $300,000, recent transactions indicate the neighborhood's market value centers around that level and appears consistent with modest appreciation given the broader price trend is up.
  2. The gap between the median listing price of $349,900 and the median sold price of $300,000 suggests pricing friction where seller expectations exceed realized transaction values, which may indicate a need for more competitive pricing to accelerate offers.
  3. A median days on market of 344 points to slower sales velocity for closed transactions despite a neutral market temperature; this long duration suggests buyers are taking more time to transact and sellers should expect extended marketing windows.
  4. Rental fundamentals show a median market rent of $2,050 while interest rate context notes Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Baltimore are 6.56%, which is 0.57% higher than the 5.99% average observed for typical loans in this area earlier in 2026; these factors combined support steady rental demand but moderate buyer financing pressure.

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

1731 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Top Sale

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

3 beds3 baths2,754 sqft
$970,000
Mar 1, 2026
$352/sqft/sqft
94 days on market
134 S Ann St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds2 baths2,474 sqft
$710,000
May 1, 2026
$287/sqft/sqft
69 days on market
2205 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

4 beds4 baths3,060 sqft
$675,000
Apr 1, 2026
$221/sqft/sqft
116 days on market
2102 Cambridge St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds2 baths1,560 sqft
$352,500
Apr 1, 2026
$226/sqft/sqft
104 days on market
2235 Essex St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds1 baths1,508 sqft
$350,000
Apr 1, 2026
$232/sqft/sqft
105 days on market
1737 Bank St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Market Benchmark

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

3 beds2 baths1,493 sqft
$340,000
Mar 1, 2026
$228/sqft/sqft
93 days on market
106 N Madeira St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

1 beds1 baths748 sqft
$170,000
Apr 1, 2026
$227/sqft/sqft
871 days on market
402 N Chester St, Baltimore, MD 21231
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds2 baths708 sqft
$152,000
Apr 1, 2026
$215/sqft/sqft
121 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$7/mo
21231 Avg Rent
21231 Cost to Own
Rent$2,050
Own$2,043

20% down, 6.53% rate, 1.7% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

21231 Avg nightly rate
21231 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$171/night
Occupancy133 of 365 days

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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