The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21152 sells for about $532,465, or $282 per square foot.
Prices are up +43% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,980 a month.
ZIP 21152 — Sparks Glencoe
The housing market in 21152 shows strong price appreciation with a median sale price of $615,000, reflecting a 43% year-over-year increase. Inventory remains tight with only 19 active listings, driving a competitive environment for buyers. Rental demand is steady, supported by a fair market rent of $1,980 for two-bedroom units.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a semi-rural lifestyle with access to Baltimore, offering a mix of established single-family homes and newer residential developments.
Median prices moved up 43.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 1.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 21152, Baltimore County MD
The area is served by Baltimore County Public Schools, generally characterized by stable performance within the regional district framework.
The area maintains a semi-rural character with limited large-scale commercial development, primarily serving as a residential enclave within the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson MSA.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily commute via I-83 toward the Baltimore employment core, with average commute times around 24.5 minutes.
The area features significant green space and rural landscapes, with local access to regional parks and trails typical of the northern Baltimore County corridor.
The rental market is characterized by a 27.1% renter share with steady demand, as evidenced by the FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent of $1,980 for a two-bedroom unit.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Baltimore-Columbia-Towson MSA, with residents largely employed in professional services, healthcare, and education sectors within the metro area.
The area is primarily served by the I-83 corridor, providing the main arterial connection to Baltimore and surrounding employment hubs.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential infill, with no major large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects currently reported for this ZIP.
Baltimore County utilizes a triennial assessment cycle for property valuations, managed by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County property tax levies and Baltimore County Public Schools district requirements.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and SimpleMaps 2026 database.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Dave & Buster's4.216.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.810.8 mi
- Sky Zone Timonium4.38.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.819.9 mi
- Monster Mini Golf Towson4.612.7 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.118.3 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.719 mi
- Camden Yards4.818.5 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.718.6 mi
- The Baltimore Convention Center4.418.5 mi
- Cinemark Towson and XD4.411 mi
- AMC Owings Mills 17411.5 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.79.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.810.8 mi
- Boordy Vineyards4.511.4 mi
- National Aquarium4.618.6 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.815.7 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.817.8 mi
- Port Discovery Children's Museum4.518.4 mi
- Maryland Science Center4.518.8 mi
- Ladew Topiary Gardens4.78.9 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.79.1 mi
- Lago Maryland4.35 mi
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center4.74 mi
- Lake Roland Park4.711.8 mi
- Anchorage Marina4.519.3 mi
- Henderson's Wharf Marina4.519.2 mi
- Inner Harbor Marina4.718.8 mi
- Harbor East Marina4.719 mi
- Pine Ridge Golf Course4.38.8 mi
- Greystone Golf Course4.66.9 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.36.7 mi
- Eagle's Nest Country Club4.48.2 mi
- Oakmont Green Golf Course4.311.4 mi
- Towson Town Center4.410.9 mi
- PA Dutch Market Cockeysville4.74.4 mi
- Kohl's4.28.7 mi
- Green Spring Station4.48.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less3.812.4 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.325.7 mi
- The Club BWI3.925.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive state park system offering hiking, fishing, and natural trails throughout the region.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.5% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $615,000 (15.5% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.