The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21617 sells for about $425,000, or $201 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,338 a month.
ZIP 21617 — Centreville
The 21617 housing market is showing moderate growth with a 3.9% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced, driven by steady demand from buyers seeking a suburban lifestyle. Figures for specific tax history and certain demographic metrics were not available at the ZIP level and have been omitted.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quieter, semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of major Maryland employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 3.7% — 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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21617, Queen Anne's County MD
The area is served by Queen Anne's County Public Schools, which generally maintain a positive reputation within the region.
The area faces standard regional risks for coastal Maryland, including potential for storm surge and flooding in low-lying areas near the Chester River.
Growth is driven by its proximity to the Baltimore-Washington corridor, with steady residential development and a focus on maintaining its historic, rural character.
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 typically commute via US-301 and MD-213, with travel times to the Baltimore or Annapolis employment hubs often exceeding 45-60 minutes.
The area features access to the Chester River for boating and fishing, several local parks, and proximity to historic downtown Centreville's shopping and dining.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family home rentals, with limited multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by government services, education, and agriculture, with many residents commuting to larger regional employment hubs.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on major highway corridors like US-301 for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on controlled residential expansion that respects the county's agricultural and historic preservation goals.
The Queen Anne's County assessment office conducts periodic reassessments of real property to determine taxable value.
Parcels are subject to Queen Anne's County property taxes and may fall within specific utility or fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and associated flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Features local boutiques, historic architecture, and community dining options.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 24.7% 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 $529,843 (24.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $529,843 was independently re-read and corroborated by 2 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.