The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21666 sells for about $549,000, or $276 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,764 a month.
ZIP 21666 — Stevensville
The 21666 housing market is showing signs of stabilization after a period of price correction, with median sale prices hovering around $549,000. While year-over-year prices have dipped slightly, the market remains competitive for well-priced inventory, driven by steady demand from commuters and families. Inventory levels are currently balanced, supporting a stable outlook for the remainder of the year.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban, waterfront lifestyle within reach of major employment hubs in Annapolis and the D.C. region.
Median prices moved down 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 4.5% · poverty 3.9% — 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 5.3%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 21666, Queen Anne's County MD
Crime rates in Stevensville are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the 21666 ZIP code are part of the Queen Anne's County Public Schools system, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and student support services.
The area faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and storm surges due to its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Baltimore-Washington corridor, with significant employment in professional services, government contracting, and local retail.
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 US Route 50 toward Annapolis and the Washington D.C. metro area, with travel times heavily dependent on bridge traffic.
The area features extensive waterfront access, including Terrapin Nature Park and various marinas, alongside local shopping centers and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and families, with limited vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family rentals and apartment communities.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, tourism, and government contracting, with many residents employed in the broader Annapolis and D.C. labor markets.
Transportation is dominated by the US Route 50 corridor, which serves as the primary artery for regional transit and commuting.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential and commercial projects near the Route 50 corridor to accommodate population growth.
The Queen Anne's County Department of Assessments and Taxation manages property valuations based on a triennial assessment cycle.
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 coastal hazard exposure, with flood insurance often required for properties near the bay.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Features walking trails and beach access on the Chesapeake Bay.
Public course serving the local community.
Primary retail hub for the Stevensville area.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched properties in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).