The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21146 sells for about $750,570, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,758 a month.
ZIP 21146 — Severna Park
The Severna Park housing market remains robust with a median price of $750,570, reflecting high demand and limited inventory. While sales data for the most recent month was not available, the market shows steady year-over-year price growth of 2.6%. The area continues to attract affluent buyers due to its strong school system and proximity to major employment centers.
This ZIP is well-suited for established families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and proximity to major employment hubs in Annapolis and Baltimore.
Median prices moved up 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 2.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21146, Anne Arundel County MD
The area is served by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, which is generally characterized by high-performing schools that contribute to the community's desirability for families.
The area faces standard regional risks for wind and storm events common to the Chesapeake Bay region; specific flood-zone designations vary by parcel.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Baltimore-Washington corridor and the presence of major regional employers in government, defense, and healthcare sectors.
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 or MD-2 toward Annapolis, Baltimore, or the Washington D.C. metro area, with commute times varying significantly based on traffic congestion.
The area features extensive access to the B&A Trail, numerous community parks, and waterfront access along the Severn River and Magothy River, with local shopping centers providing daily amenities.
The rental market shows strong demand with a median rent of $3,758, reflecting the area's high cost of living and limited inventory of rental-specific housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to the state capital of Annapolis and the broader Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metropolitan area, with a strong presence of professional services and government-contracting industries.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors along Ritchie Highway.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County property taxes and standard utility service districts for water and sewer.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and associated coastal weather risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates; figures represent ZCTA 21146.
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.
A popular paved multi-use trail connecting Severna Park to Annapolis and Glen Burnie.
Provides significant recreational boating, fishing, and scenic views for the community.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 70.0% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.