The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21733 sells for about $225,250, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are down 41.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,320 a month.
ZIP 21733
The housing market in ZIP 21733 is currently balanced with low inventory and stable demand. While median home values have seen historical appreciation, recent sales data indicates a cooling trend in transaction volume. The area remains an affluent, owner-occupied enclave with a high share of remote workers.
This ZIP is best suited for established families and remote workers seeking a quiet, rural-suburban environment with high household incomes and proximity to Hagerstown employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 41.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% 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) · poverty 5.0% — 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 3.7%/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 1.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21733, Washington County MD
The area is served by Washington County Public Schools, which generally maintain standard regional performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks typical of the Hagerstown Valley; insurance premiums are consistent with Maryland state averages.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Hagerstown's manufacturing and professional services sectors, with moderate residential growth.
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 toward Hagerstown, with a significant portion of the workforce utilizing remote work arrangements.
The area offers access to rural outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Potomac River and local parklands within Washington County.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and limited inventory, with rents largely influenced by the broader Hagerstown metro area.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, professional services, and education sectors within the Hagerstown-Martinsburg MSA.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with access to major regional highway corridors connecting to Hagerstown.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion consistent with Washington County zoning.
Washington County utilizes a triennial assessment cycle for property tax valuations.
Parcels are subject to standard Washington County and Maryland state tax levies.
Property insurance market is stable, with premiums reflecting standard regional hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from Census ACS 2024 ZCTA-level tables.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides regional recreational access for fishing and boating.
Local green spaces serving the Fairplay community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.