Is Towson, MD 21286 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Towson housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Towson, MD 21286 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 89 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (44% then), homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price fell 18% to $360,344. Overall, Towson is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Baltimore County, homes here sell faster than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Towson ranks #24 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Upperco 21155 (0% sold over asking) or Hydes 21082 (0% sold over asking), while Catonsville 21228 (63% sold over asking) and Monkton 21111 (61% sold over asking) are even more competitive.