The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21607 sells for about $397,465, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 21607 — Barclay
The housing market in 21607 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth consistent with rural Maryland trends. Sales volume is very low due to the small population size, and the market remains balanced between buyers and sellers. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level data is not published.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.3% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 21607, Queen Anne's County, MD
Not determinable at the ZIP level; Barclay is a small rural town in Queen Anne's County with limited reported crime data.
Schools serving the area are part of the Queen Anne's County Public Schools system, which generally maintains moderate to high performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks associated with the Eastern Shore of Maryland; specific property-level insurance posture is not determinable.
Growth is minimal and characterized by rural residential stability rather than major commercial or infrastructure expansion.
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.
Commuting is primarily by personal vehicle via Maryland Routes 313 and 302, with travel times to regional employment hubs in Annapolis or Baltimore exceeding 45-60 minutes.
Recreational opportunities are primarily rural and outdoor-focused, with limited local shopping or major amenities within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the small size of the town and low inventory turnover.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and residential, with most residents commuting to larger employment hubs in the region.
Transportation is entirely road-dependent, relying on state routes for access to regional corridors.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Queen Anne's County assesses property values based on triennial cycles.
Parcels are subject to Queen Anne's County school and general service districts.
Standard homeowner insurance coverage is available, though proximity to coastal areas may influence premiums.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 21607 profiles.
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.
Small local community green space.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 11.9% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $350,000 (-11.9% vs the prior refresh cycle) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.