The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21713 sells for about $359,257, or $247 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 21713 — Boonsboro
The 21713 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price appreciation with low inventory and a high owner-occupancy rate. While sales volume remains modest, the market is characterized by a strong seller's position and steady demand for residential properties. Figures for property tax history and specific demographic breakdowns were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP fits family buyers and those seeking a suburban-rural lifestyle with access to historic charm and outdoor recreation, while offering more affordable entry points compared to nearby Frederick.
Median prices moved up 16.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 159 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 21713, Washington County MD
Prevailing school quality is generally characterized as stable within the Washington County Public Schools system.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks including seasonal wind and storm events; specific flood or wildfire risk profiles are not determinable at the ZIP level.
Development momentum is driven by residential expansion, including new construction projects like Everett Drive and Stouffer Avenue.
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.
Commuters primarily utilize regional corridors like US-40 and I-70 for access to employment hubs in Hagerstown and the broader Frederick/Baltimore-Washington region.
The area features proximity to South Mountain State Park, the Appalachian Trail, and local historic sites in Boonsboro, with basic shopping and dining concentrated along Main Street.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and a limited supply of multi-family units, with rents for 3+ bedroom homes typically exceeding $1,000 per month.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small businesses, retail, and proximity to the larger industrial and healthcare employment base in Hagerstown.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by US-40 and proximity to I-70.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and small-scale subdivisions along the existing town periphery.
Parcels are served by Washington County Public Schools and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard Maryland risk assessments.
Data retrieved from 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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides extensive hiking trails and outdoor recreation.
Major regional hiking corridor passing through the area.
Features local shops, dining, and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.