The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21651 sells for about $460,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,429 a month.
ZIP 21651 — Millington
The housing market in 21651 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural affordability, though limited supply keeps sales volume low. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and price cuts are based on current market observations for the ZCTA.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger Maryland metro areas.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 3.3% · poverty 8.3% — 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 3.8%/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 3.6%/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 21651, Maryland
Crime rates in Millington are generally low and consistent with rural Kent County trends, remaining well below the national average.
Schools serving the area are part of the Kent County Public Schools system, which maintains a small-town educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks associated with the Chester River watershed and requires standard homeowner's insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and proximity to regional employment hubs in Chestertown and nearby Delaware.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via MD-291 and US-301 toward employment centers in Chestertown or across the border into Delaware.
The area offers access to the Chester River for boating and fishing, local community parks, and proximity to regional wildlife management areas.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, with limited turnover and a mix of long-term residential and some seasonal housing.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, local government services, and small businesses serving the rural population.
Transportation is entirely road-based with no public transit infrastructure; reliance on personal vehicles is absolute.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
Kent County Department of Assessments and Taxation manages property valuations based on a three-year cycle.
Parcels are served by Kent County Public Schools and local fire/rescue districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though proximity to water bodies may influence flood insurance requirements for specific parcels.
Net domestic migration is stable with a slight trend toward retirees and remote workers moving from higher-cost urban areas.
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 data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Chuck E. Cheese415.8 mi
- Xbos4.111 mi
- Novus Escape Room - Middletown Delaware4.514.6 mi
- Bally's Dover Casino Resort4.216.1 mi
- Dover Motor Speedway4.516.3 mi
- Schaefer's Canal House4.518.4 mi
- Bohemia Manor Farm4.514.3 mi
- 301 Devils Playground Haunted Attraction4.65.5 mi
- Charles E. Price Memorial Park4.711.8 mi
- Blackbird State Forest4.79.5 mi
- Big Oak County Park4.712.7 mi
- Mount Harmon Plantation4.710.3 mi
- Xbos4.111 mi
- Legislative Hall-Delaware's State Capitol4.417.6 mi
- Turkey Point Lighthouse4.716.4 mi
- Biggs Museum of American Art4.617.4 mi
- Mount Harmon Plantation4.710.3 mi
- The Old State House4.517.5 mi
- Charles E. Price Memorial Park4.711.8 mi
- Blackbird State Forest4.79.5 mi
- Big Oak County Park4.712.7 mi
- Mount Harmon Plantation4.710.3 mi
- Townsend Municipal Park4.611.1 mi
- Skipjack Cove Marina4.38.1 mi
- Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbour4.816 mi
- Georgetown Yacht Haven4.17.5 mi
- Sassafras Harbor Marina4.47.8 mi
- Chestertown Marina LLC4.613.8 mi
- St. Anne's Golf Links4.111.7 mi
- Garrisons Lake Golf Club3.612.1 mi
- Willey Farms4.712.1 mi
- ACME Markets411.5 mi
- Eastern Shore Seafood Inc4.412.3 mi
- Gateway North Shopping Center4.312.2 mi
- Smyrna Mart4.211.5 mi
- Wilmington Airport4.330.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large protected area for hunting, hiking, and wildlife observation.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access for the community.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 43.6% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $259,500 (-43.6% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.