Market Reports | Housecats Company

2024

waterfront REPORT

Greater Baltimore

Baltimore City | Baltimore County | Howard County

waterfront market overview

Waterfront properties within Greater Baltimore continued to occupy a distinct niche throughout 2024. Buyer interest remained focused on lifestyle value, access, and long-term enjoyment, resulting in transactions that often unfolded over longer timelines.

Market activity emphasized the importance of alignment between offering and expectation, particularly for properties with unique characteristics. Despite varied pacing, waterfront demand remained consistent, supported by limited inventory and the enduring appeal of the region’s shoreline communities.

Greater Baltimore

SNAPSHOT

Greater Baltimore offers a diverse residential landscape spanning urban neighborhoods, historic communities, and well-established suburbs. The region appeals to buyers seeking depth, variety, and relative value, including professionals, families, and investors drawn to its cultural infrastructure, employment centers, and neighborhood character. Market activity here is influenced by both local dynamics and broader regional accessibility.

95.6%

LIST TO SALES PRICE RATIO

179

TOTAL TRANSACTIONS

$613,423

average sales price

26

median days on mkt

TOP SALES

THIS YEAR

$3,100,000

15110 Tanyard Rd Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152

buyer behavior

A closer look at how buyers are navigating today’s market

Buyer behavior across Greater Baltimore in 2024 reflected a measured and pragmatic approach. Purchasers increasingly weighed value, condition, and neighborhood context, acting decisively when opportunities aligned but avoiding unnecessary urgency. This dynamic contributed to a balanced market environment shaped by intention rather than speculation.

market composition

Market composition in Greater Baltimore during 2024 reflected broad participation across price points, with activity distributed among urban neighborhoods, historic communities, and suburban settings. Buyers responded most actively where pricing alignment and neighborhood context met expectations, reinforcing the region’s depth and diversity.

While higher-priced segments experienced a more measured tempo, attainable ranges continued to support steady activity. This distribution underscored a market shaped less by uniform momentum and more by localized dynamics, where outcomes varied meaningfully by community and housing profile.

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Baltimore City

Baltimore City offers a diverse, neighborhood-driven urban lifestyle shaped by historic architecture, cultural institutions, and waterfront districts, appealing to residents who value walkability, character, and city energy.

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Towns Driving waterfront Activity

Town-level performance across Greater Baltimore varied based on neighborhood character, accessibility, and housing mix. These local distinctions played an important role in shaping market outcomes throughout the year, reinforcing the importance of community-specific context.

LOOKING AHEAD

As Greater Baltimore moved forward, market conditions remained anchored by buyer selectivity, neighborhood-driven dynamics, and realistic pricing expectations. Continued engagement is likely to depend on how well properties align with value and location within this diverse regional market.