The 30 cities in Maryland where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in Maryland in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Maryland right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Fulton, Maryland
- Days on market: 4
- Median sale price: $872,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 71.4%
- See Fulton homes for sale

#2. Woodstock, Maryland
- Days on market: 6
- Median sale price: $629,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See Woodstock homes for sale

#3. North East, Maryland
- Days on market: 11
- Median sale price: $315,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See North East homes for sale

#4. Bel Air North, Maryland
- Days on market: 12
- Median sale price: $455,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 41.7%
- See Bel Air North homes for sale

#5. Aberdeen, Maryland
- Days on market: 15
- Median sale price: $339,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 34.6%
- See Aberdeen homes for sale

#6. Robinwood, Maryland
- Days on market: 17
- Median sale price: $392,230
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
- See Robinwood homes for sale

#7. Elkton, Maryland
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $309,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Elkton homes for sale

#8. Middletown, Maryland
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $630,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Middletown homes for sale

#9. Mount Airy, Maryland
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $471,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Mount Airy homes for sale

#10. Timonium, Maryland
- Days on market: 23
- Median sale price: $455,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See Timonium homes for sale

#11. Deale, Maryland
- Days on market: 24
- Median sale price: $442,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Deale homes for sale

#12. South Gate, Maryland
- Days on market: 24
- Median sale price: $428,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 35.7%
- See South Gate homes for sale

#13. Joppatowne, Maryland
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $394,995
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 8.0%
- See Joppatowne homes for sale

#14. Seabrook, Maryland
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $399,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 102.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 23.1%
- See Seabrook homes for sale

#15. Hampstead, Maryland
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $342,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 80.0%
- See Hampstead homes for sale

#16. Carney, Maryland
- Days on market: 25
- Median sale price: $344,950
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 31.3%
- See Carney homes for sale

#17. Cape St. Claire, Maryland
- Days on market: 26
- Median sale price: $540,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 57.1%
- See Cape St. Claire homes for sale

#18. Ellicott City, Maryland
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $709,310
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.6%
- See Ellicott City homes for sale

#19. Herald Harbor, Maryland
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $480,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Herald Harbor homes for sale

#20. North Beach, Maryland
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $370,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See North Beach homes for sale

#21. Arbutus, Maryland
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $352,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 47.4%
- See Arbutus homes for sale

#22. Lansdowne, Maryland
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $195,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 66.7%
- See Lansdowne homes for sale

#23. Hillcrest Heights, Maryland
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $295,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 35.7%
- See Hillcrest Heights homes for sale

#24. Hampton, Maryland
- Days on market: 28
- Median sale price: $729,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See Hampton homes for sale

#25. Shady Side, Maryland
- Days on market: 29
- Median sale price: $565,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Shady Side homes for sale

#26. Columbia, Maryland
- Days on market: 29
- Median sale price: $482,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 36.1%
- See Columbia homes for sale

#27. Rossville, Maryland
- Days on market: 30
- Median sale price: $329,950
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 113.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 30.0%
- See Rossville homes for sale

#28. Dundalk, Maryland
- Days on market: 31
- Median sale price: $240,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.3%
- See Dundalk homes for sale

#29. Scaggsville, Maryland
- Days on market: 32
- Median sale price: $599,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 103.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Scaggsville homes for sale

#30. Perry Hall, Maryland
- Days on market: 32
- Median sale price: $300,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 36.4%
- See Perry Hall homes for sale