Market Reports | Housecats Company

2025

waterfront REPORT

Greater Baltimore

Baltimore City | Baltimore County | Howard County

waterfront market overview

Waterfront properties across Greater Baltimore continued to occupy a distinct niche within the broader market in 2025. Buyer interest remained selective, with transactions reflecting thoughtful consideration of location, condition, and long-term enjoyment rather than short-term timing.

Activity throughout the year highlighted the importance of realistic positioning and patience, particularly for properties with unique characteristics or higher maintenance profiles. While timelines varied, waterfront demand remained steady for homes that delivered a clear value proposition within the region’s diverse 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.

95.3%

LIST TO SALES PRICE RATIO

173

TOTAL TRANSACTIONS

$638,321

average sales price

36

median days on mkt

TOP SALES

THIS YEAR

$4,000,000

3415 Shady Ln Glenwood, MD 21738

buyer behavior

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

Across Greater Baltimore, buyers are navigating a diverse housing landscape with increased selectivity. Market activity reflects thoughtful decision-making, particularly in neighborhoods where value, location, and condition intersect. As a result, pricing strategy and presentation play a meaningful role in outcomes, with buyers willing to act decisively when opportunities align with expectations.

market composition

In Greater Baltimore, market composition in 2025 reflected steady participation across a wide range of housing types and price points, with modest softening at the upper end. Activity remained grounded in neighborhoods offering a balance of value, accessibility, and established character, reinforcing the region’s depth and diversity.

Rather than dramatic shifts, the year was marked by incremental sorting, as buyers took a more deliberate approach to higher-priced opportunities while continuing to engage consistently in more attainable segments. This distribution of activity contributed to a stable overall market, where outcomes were shaped less by urgency and more by alignment between expectations and offering.

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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

Across Greater Baltimore, town-level activity highlighted the region’s diversity, with performance varying based on neighborhood character, accessibility, and value alignment. These local differences underscored the importance of place-specific context within an otherwise steady regional market.

LOOKING AHEAD

Looking ahead, Greater Baltimore is positioned to continue operating as a steady, multifaceted market influenced by neighborhood-level dynamics and accessibility. Buyer engagement is expected to remain intentional, with outcomes increasingly tied to alignment between value, location, and presentation. Local context will continue to play a meaningful role as market participants adjust to evolving conditions.