The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21673 sells for about $495,616, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.2%), a market in balance. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,338 a month.
ZIP 21673 — Trappe
The housing market in 21673 is currently stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand for single-family homes. Prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, reflecting broader regional trends in Talbot County. The market remains balanced, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP is ideal for families and retirees seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to waterfront recreation and the historic charm of the Eastern Shore.
Median prices moved down 0.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · 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 5.2%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21673, Talbot County MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Trappe are generally low and consistent with the rural character of Talbot County, remaining well below national averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Talbot County Public Schools system, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the state.
The area faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and storm surges due to its proximity to the Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and proximity to Easton, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are levied by Talbot County and the Town of Trappe; rates are determined by the annual assessment process conducted by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with US Route 50 serving as the main artery for travel toward Easton and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Residents have access to local parks, riverfront activities along the Choptank, and proximity to the historic amenities and shopping districts of Easton.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small-scale multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, maritime services, and small businesses, with significant employment support from nearby Easton.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; public transit options are minimal, relying on regional bus connections.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural and historic character of the town.
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation handles all property assessments for the county.
Parcels are subject to Talbot County Public Schools and local municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by flood zone designations and proximity to tidal waterways.
Maryland is a judicial foreclosure state requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Maryland requires sellers to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home's major systems.
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 extensive boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Community green space for local events and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.