The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20779 sells for about $508,500, or $231 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 20779 — Tracys Landing
The housing market in 20779 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand for rural-style properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by the area's appeal to remote workers and commuters. Some figures, such as specific permit counts, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural-coastal lifestyle while maintaining access to major employment hubs in Annapolis and D.C.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 3.1% · poverty 2.8% — 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 3.1%/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 3.9%/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 20779
Schools serving the area are generally rated as above average within the regional context.
The area faces moderate risk from regional weather patterns; flood insurance is recommended for low-lying properties near the Chesapeake Bay tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Washington D.C. metro area and local agricultural/maritime industries.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward Annapolis or the D.C. beltway via MD-2.
The area features significant access to the Chesapeake Bay, local marinas, and rural parklands.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from commuters seeking a rural lifestyle.
The economy is a mix of local services, agriculture, and a high share of residents commuting to government and professional services in the D.C. metro area.
Development is largely constrained by rural zoning and environmental protections.
Parcels are subject to standard county school and fire/rescue district taxes.
Insurance premiums are influenced by proximity to coastal waterways and flood zone designations.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 20779 profile.
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.
A large protected area featuring trails and wildlife observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.