The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21914 sells for about $300,600, or $210 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,522 a month.
ZIP 21914 — Charlestown
The housing market in 21914 is characterized by stable, low-volume activity consistent with its small population size. Market metrics are largely driven by broader Cecil County trends, where inventory remains limited and price growth is modest. Buyers in this area are typically attracted to the quiet, water-adjacent lifestyle.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, water-adjacent lifestyle in a small-town setting while remaining within reach of regional employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 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 4.9% · poverty 20.1% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21914, Cecil County MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Charlestown Elementary serves the area, with the broader district maintaining standard accountability metrics for Cecil County.
The area is located in northeast Maryland with proximity to the North East River, necessitating awareness of local flood and coastal storm risks.
Development is characterized by steady residential demand in the Cecil County corridor, supported by proximity to major regional transit routes.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Cecil County; specific rates are determined by the combination of county, municipal, and special district levies.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional travel routes connecting to the Baltimore and Wilmington employment hubs.
The area offers access to the North East River and local outdoor spaces, including proximity to Turkey Point Park for trails and water-based recreation.
The rental market reflects steady demand consistent with the broader Cecil County region, with limited inventory in the immediate Charlestown area.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Cecil County market, which features a mix of residential, retail, and light industrial sectors.
The area is served by regional highway corridors that facilitate access to the Baltimore-Wilmington metropolitan region.
Development activity is primarily focused on residential growth within the established Cecil County planning framework.
The Cecil County assessment office manages property valuations for tax purposes across the county jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Cecil County property tax levies and the Cecil County Public Schools district requirements.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure, including coastal and flood risks common to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Data sourced from ZCTA-level census profiles and regional market reports.
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.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Perryville45.6 mi
- Plumpton Park Zoo4.59.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.212.4 mi
- Frightland4.217.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park417.9 mi
- Schaefer's Canal House4.59 mi
- Delaware Stadium4.613.5 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.110 mi
- Cecil County Dragway4.85 mi
- Bob Carpenter Center4.513.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Perryville45.6 mi
- Herr’s Snack Factory Tour & Gift Shop4.812.6 mi
- Lums Pond State Park4.712.9 mi
- Plumpton Park Zoo4.59.5 mi
- Elk Neck State Park4.65.9 mi
- Turkey Point Lighthouse4.78.5 mi
- Mount Harmon Plantation4.713.1 mi
- Steppingstone Farm Museum4.79.2 mi
- Havre De Grace Decoy Museum4.76.4 mi
- Concord Point Lighthouse Keeper's House4.86.3 mi
- Lums Pond State Park4.712.9 mi
- Plumpton Park Zoo4.59.5 mi
- Elk Neck State Park4.65.9 mi
- Calvert Regional Park4.79 mi
- Susquehanna State Park4.710.3 mi
- Bar Harbor RV Park and Marina4.416.3 mi
- The Island at Flying Point Marina4.117.7 mi
- Summit North Marina Inc4.314.4 mi
- Skipjack Cove Marina4.314.7 mi
- Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbour4.87 mi
- Bulle Rock Golf Course4.58.7 mi
- Chesapeake Bay Golf Club4.56.4 mi
- Patriots Glen National Golf Club3.89.5 mi
- Ron Jaworski's Back Creek Golf Club3.912.3 mi
- Furnace Bay Golf Course4.33.8 mi
- Milburn Orchards4.610.9 mi
- Kohl's4.211.3 mi
- ShopRite of Four Seasons Plaza4.312.7 mi
- La Casa Pasta Restaurant4.412.7 mi
- Safeway4.212.1 mi
- Wilmington Airport4.320.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features expansive green spaces and scenic walking trails along the water.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.