The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21120 sells for about $552,400, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,271 a month.
ZIP 21120 — Parkton
The housing market in 21120 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand for rural, single-family homes. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply and the area's appeal to established families. Market conditions are currently balanced, with no significant signs of volatility.
This ZIP is best suited for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 2.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 21120, Baltimore County, MD
Bentley Springs is a rural community with low reported crime rates, significantly lower than the regional averages for the Baltimore-Towson metropolitan area.
Schools serving the area are part of the Baltimore County Public Schools system, generally characterized as having stable performance and high community engagement.
The area is primarily rural with low wildfire risk, though some low-lying areas near streams may be subject to localized flood risks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Baltimore and Hunt Valley employment corridors, with limited new residential development due to rural zoning.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment hubs in Hunt Valley or Baltimore via I-83.
The area features extensive rural landscapes, local parks, and proximity to Gunpowder Falls State Park, offering significant hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family home rentals with low turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is largely residential, with residents commuting to major employers in the Baltimore metropolitan area, including healthcare, education, and government sectors.
Public transit is virtually non-existent in this rural ZIP; residents rely entirely on personal vehicles for transportation.
Development is strictly managed by rural conservation zoning, limiting large-scale commercial or residential projects.
Baltimore County utilizes a triennial assessment cycle for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County property taxes and standard school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard, rural nature of the geography.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 21120 profile.
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.
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.816.1 mi
- Sky Zone Timonium4.313.7 mi
- Monster Mini Golf Towson4.617.7 mi
- Hyper Kidz Baltimore4.914.2 mi
- Maize Quest Fun Park - Official Listing4.615.2 mi
- Maryland State Fair Grounds4.313 mi
- GUNTRY Maryland4.716.4 mi
- The Orokawa Y in Towson (YMCA)4.616.2 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.816.1 mi
- Pimlico Race Course4.119.2 mi
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center4.79.5 mi
- Regal3.89.1 mi
- Northern Central Railway4.77.7 mi
- River Valley Ranch (RVR)4.98.3 mi
- Loch Raven Reservoir Park4.712.8 mi
- Prettyboy Dam4.71.8 mi
- Hampton National Historic Site4.615.5 mi
- Carroll County Farm Museum4.617.7 mi
- Jerusalem Mill4.719.2 mi
- The Liriodendron Mansion4.818.1 mi
- Ladew Topiary Gardens4.79.3 mi
- Lago Maryland4.310.5 mi
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center4.79.5 mi
- Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail4.89.2 mi
- Loch Raven Reservoir Park4.712.8 mi
- Greystone Golf Course4.63.6 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.312 mi
- Oakmont Green Golf Course4.39.6 mi
- Eagle's Nest Country Club4.412.5 mi
- Hunt Valley Country Club4.59 mi
- PA Dutch Market Cockeysville4.79.8 mi
- The Markets at Shrewsbury4.612 mi
- Hunt Valley Towne Centre4.59.3 mi
- Hampstead Pre-Owned4.79.4 mi
- Marshalls4.29.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering extensive hiking, fishing, and nature trails.
Local community park providing recreational space and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).