The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21136 sells for about $445,000, or $225 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,524 a month.
ZIP 21136 — Reisterstown
The 21136 housing market remains stable with a median price of $445,000 and moderate inventory levels. Demand is supported by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to Baltimore, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to Baltimore, offering a balance of historic charm and modern residential amenities.
Median prices moved up 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 4.4% · poverty 8.7% — 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 3.9%/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 4.1%/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 21136, Maryland
Crime rates in the Reisterstown area are generally considered lower than the Baltimore city average, with suburban safety profiles typical of Baltimore County.
Schools serving the 21136 ZIP code are part of the Baltimore County Public Schools system, which maintains a mix of highly rated and average-performing institutions.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather, with flood risks primarily localized to creek-adjacent properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Baltimore employment core and local retail development, with ongoing residential infill projects.
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.
Residents primarily commute via I-795 and I-695 toward Baltimore, with transit options including local bus routes and proximity to the Owings Mills Metro station.
The area features access to regional parks, golf courses, and the historic Glyndon district, with significant shopping and dining options along the Reisterstown Road corridor.
The rental market is stable with moderate vacancy pressure, supported by a mix of apartment complexes and single-family home rentals.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to major employers in the Baltimore-Towson metropolitan area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-795, facilitating access to the broader Baltimore region.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial revitalization along the primary transit arteries.
The Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance manages property assessments, typically reassessing properties on a three-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore County Public Schools district taxes and various local utility service district fees.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with Maryland state averages, with standard coverage for wind and storm damage.
Maryland has experienced modest net domestic migration, with suburban areas like Reisterstown attracting families from the urban core.
Maryland is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Maryland law requires sellers to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile for 21136.
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 - Towson3.813 mi
- Sky Zone Timonium4.311 mi
- Monster Mini Golf Towson4.616 mi
- Hyper Kidz Baltimore4.93.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.116 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.116.8 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.717.2 mi
- Merriweather Post Pavilion4.518.1 mi
- Camden Yards4.816.9 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.717 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.612.3 mi
- AMC Owings Mills 1745 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.79.2 mi
- Cylburn Arboretum4.712.3 mi
- Pimlico Race Course4.111.6 mi
- National Aquarium4.617.4 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.815 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.819.4 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.816.5 mi
- Port Discovery Children's Museum4.517.2 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.612.3 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.79.2 mi
- Cylburn Arboretum4.712.3 mi
- Lago Maryland4.39.3 mi
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center4.77.5 mi
- Port Covington Marina4.718.6 mi
- Anchorage Marina4.518.6 mi
- Locust Point Marine Terminals2.919.2 mi
- Henderson's Wharf Marina4.518.4 mi
- Inner Harbor Marina4.717.5 mi
- Diamond Ridge Golf Course4.310.1 mi
- Waverly Woods Golf Club4.411.6 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.311.3 mi
- The Woodlands Golf Course4.410 mi
- Oakmont Green Golf Course4.311.6 mi
- Security Square3.811.8 mi
- PA Dutch Market Cockeysville4.79.9 mi
- Kohl's4.211.2 mi
- Green Spring Station4.49.2 mi
- Hunt Valley Towne Centre4.59.6 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.321.9 mi
- The Club BWI3.921.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Notable for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and local charm.
Provides extensive athletic fields and community recreational facilities.
A unique serpentine barrens ecosystem offering hiking trails.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).