Ellicott City, MD Housing Market & Real Estate

Strong seller's market+0.1% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in Ellicott City, MD is $632,500, up 0.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 31 days with 52 active listings. The market is currently a strong seller's market.

$632,500median sale price

Is Ellicott City a buyer's or seller's market?

Strong seller's market1.7 months of supply31 avg. days on market

Ellicott City, MD is currently a strong seller's market, based on 1.7 months of supply and homes selling in about 31 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

31

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

31

Average pace

Active listings

52

1.7 months supply

Sale-to-list

101.6%

Above asking

Ellicott City, MD market data

Current housing market statistics for Ellicott City, MD
MetricValue
Median sale price$632,500
Median list price$664,995
Year-over-year price change+0.1%
Average days on market31 days
Active inventory52 listings
Months of supply1.7 months
Sale-to-list price ratio101.6%
Market conditionStrong seller's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Ellicott City housing market is currently classified as a strong seller's market with a median sale price of $632,500. Prices have risen 0.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 31 days on market, indicating 1.7 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Ellicott City

There are currently 52 homes listed for sale in Ellicott City, Maryland. The median listing price is $665K. Featured listings range from $325,000 to $1,999,999.

2 bedroom condo for sale at 3700 College Ave Apt 305 Ellicott City 21043 - $325,000
New listing
51
$325,000

3700 College Ave Apt 305

Ellicott City, MD 21043

2 bd2 ba941 sqft
Condo
Est. $329KSold 2021 for $307K

Sam Gupta · EXP Realty, LLC

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3 bedroom condo for sale at 4990 Dorsey Hall Dr Unit B2 Ellicott City 21042 - $329,900
New listing
35
$329,900

4990 Dorsey Hall Dr Unit B2

Ellicott City, MD 21042

3 bd2 ba1,270 sqft
Condo
Est. $348KSold 2022 for $305K

Nancy Hulsman · Coldwell Banker Realty

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2 bedroom condo for sale at 10530 Resort Rd Unit 210 Ellicott City 21042 - $449,000
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34
$449,000

10530 Resort Rd Unit 210

Ellicott City, MD 21042

2 bd2 ba1,146 sqft
Condo

Peter Kim · Bethesda Realty Group LLC

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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 8666 Manahan Dr Ellicott City 21043 - $500,000
New listing
6
$500,000

8666 Manahan Dr

Ellicott City, MD 21043

3 bd4 ba2,025 sqft
Townhouse2,178 sqft lot
Est. $492KSold 2006 for $387K

Brittany Gough · RE/MAX One

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3 bedroom house for sale at 4041 Fragile Sail Way Ellicott City 21042 - $685,000
New listing
43
$685,000

4041 Fragile Sail Way

Ellicott City, MD 21042

3 bd4 ba2,768 sqft
House15,682 sqft lot
Est. $636KSold 2001 for $220K

Nathaniel Titman · Equity One Realty

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3 bedroom condo for sale at 6016 Hidden Meadow Unit 14 Ellicott City 21043 - $690,000
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3
$690,000

6016 Hidden Meadow Unit 14

Ellicott City, MD 21043

3 bd4 ba2,990 sqft
Condo
Est. $676KSold 2019 for $504K

VENKATESWARA GURRAM · Samson Properties

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4 bedroom house for sale at 10141 Bell Inn Ln Ellicott City 21042 - $750,000
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$750,000

10141 Bell Inn Ln

Ellicott City, MD 21042

4 bd3 ba2,699 sqft
House19,427 sqft lot
Est. $729KSold 1984 for $94K

Robert Lucido · Keller Williams Lucido Agency

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6 bedroom house for sale at 2877 Thornbrook Rd Ellicott City 21042 - $975,000
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$975,000

2877 Thornbrook Rd

Ellicott City, MD 21042

6 bd5 ba5,530 sqft
House15,568 sqft lot
Est. $954KSold 1995 for $328K

Charlotte Savoy · The KW Collective

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4 bedroom house for sale at 9603 Sparrow Ct Ellicott City 21042 - $975,000
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17
$975,000

9603 Sparrow Ct

Ellicott City, MD 21042

4 bd4 ba3,884 sqft
House20,000 sqft lot
Est. $887KSold 1993 for $273K

Michael Sloan · Northrop Realty

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5 bedroom house for sale at 2313 Old Maple Ct Ellicott City 21042 - $1,020,000
New listing
2
$1,020,000

2313 Old Maple Ct

Ellicott City, MD 21042

5 bd4 ba4,225 sqft
House18,075 sqft lot
Est. $913KSold 1989 for $356K

Nellie Arrington · Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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5 bedroom house for sale at 10312 Kingsway Ct Ellicott City 21042 - $1,790,000
New listing
49
$1,790,000

10312 Kingsway Ct

Ellicott City, MD 21042

5 bd6 ba5,297 sqft
House30,492 sqft lot
Est. $2.0MSold 2022 for $1.3M

Creig Northrop · Northrop Realty

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6 bedroom house for sale at 2004 Diane Ln Ellicott City 21042 - $1,999,999
New listing
81
$1,999,999

2004 Diane Ln

Ellicott City, MD 21042

6 bd5 ba5,220 sqft
House1.04 acres
Est. $1.2MSold 2022 for $1.2M

Robert Carter · Douglas Realty LLC

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Active listings

52

Homes on market

Median list price

$665K

Avg. days on market

31

Days until sale

New this week

44

Newly listed

Price drops:26.9%of listings
Sale-to-list:101.6%

Top public schools in Ellicott City

22 schools tracked · 16,389 students

The largest public schools serving Ellicott City, MD by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Howard High

Grades 9-12 · 1,529 students

Public

Mount Hebron High

Grades 9-12 · 1,518 students

Public

Centennial High

Grades 9-12 · 1,364 students

Public

Veterans Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 897 students

Public

Waverly Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 868 students

Public

Bellows Spring Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 825 students

Public

Burleigh Manor Middle

Grades 6-8 · 776 students

Public

Northfield Elementary

Grades K-5 · 749 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Ellicott City?

The median home sale price in Ellicott City is $632,500, up 0.1% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Ellicott City?

Homes typically spend 31 days on market before going under contract.

Is Ellicott City a buyer's or seller's market?

With 1.7 months of supply, Ellicott City is currently a strong seller's market.

How many homes are for sale in Ellicott City?

There are currently 52 homes listed for sale in Ellicott City, MD.

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