The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21144 sells for about $522,000, or $218 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,400 a month.
ZIP 21144 — Severn
The housing market in 21144 is currently balanced, with a median home price of $522,000 and a moderate inventory level. Demand remains steady, driven by the area's proximity to major federal employment hubs, though recent data suggests a slight softening in momentum. Buyers currently have sufficient options to compare, leading to a stable market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families working in the defense and federal sectors, offering a suburban environment with relatively accessible transit routes to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% 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 7.8% — 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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21144
Schools in the area are part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, which generally serves the suburban population of Severn.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and storm risks typical of the Chesapeake Bay watershed; insurance premiums are influenced by state-wide coastal and storm-related exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Fort Meade and the NSA, which serve as major regional employment anchors, alongside ongoing suburban residential development.
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 typically commute via I-97 and MD-100, providing access to the Baltimore-Washington corridor and major employment hubs like Fort Meade and BWI Airport.
The area features access to local community parks and is within a short drive of larger regional recreational facilities and shopping centers in the Severn and Odenton areas.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $2,400, supported by the area's proximity to major federal and defense-related employers.
The economy is heavily influenced by the defense and intelligence sectors, anchored by the nearby Fort George G. Meade and the National Security Agency.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-97 and MD-100, facilitating regional travel toward Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and suburban expansion to accommodate the workforce associated with regional federal installations.
The Anne Arundel County assessment office conducts periodic reassessments of real property for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County property taxes and may fall within specific utility or special service districts.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional weather patterns and the proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, with standard market availability.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year tables.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major regional shopping and entertainment destination located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.