The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21757 sells for about $414,300, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,408 a month.
ZIP 21757 — Keymar
The housing market in 21757 is characterized by low inventory and stable, moderate price growth consistent with rural Maryland trends. Demand remains steady among local buyers, though the limited number of closed sales reflects the tight supply of available homes. Most figures are sourced from recent ACS and market portal data; some specific metrics like price-cut percentages are estimated based on regional trends.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 3.2% · poverty 1.7% — 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 4.2%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21757, Carroll County MD
The area is served by the Carroll County Public Schools system, which generally maintains a positive reputation for academic performance within the region.
The area is primarily rural with standard regional risks for wind and storm events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near streams.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Baltimore-Washington corridor, though the immediate ZIP remains largely rural and agricultural.
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 typically commute by car to employment hubs in Westminster, Frederick, or the Baltimore metro area, with limited access to public transit.
The area features rural landscapes, local parks, and proximity to regional trails and outdoor recreation sites in northern Maryland.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the predominantly single-family, owner-occupied nature of the housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small businesses, and service-sector employment, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major state routes connecting to the broader Maryland highway network.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential growth and agricultural preservation.
The Carroll County assessment office manages property valuations based on a triennial assessment cycle.
Parcels are subject to Carroll County Public Schools district taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with rural Maryland standards, reflecting moderate risk profiles for weather-related damage.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau 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.
- Adventure Park USA4.114.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.317.2 mi
- Fourth Dimension Fun Center4.218.3 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.116.3 mi
- Players Fun Zone4.414.8 mi
- Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center4.815 mi
- Liberty Mountain Resort4.313.4 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.114.9 mi
- Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair4.414.8 mi
- Dutch's Daughter4.716.2 mi
- Cunningham Falls State Park4.610.5 mi
- Catoctin Wildlife Preserve4.49.6 mi
- Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery4.510.8 mi
- Utica Park4.79.4 mi
- National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes4.98.2 mi
- Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center4.815 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.114.9 mi
- Devil's Den4.913.6 mi
- Historic Sachs Covered Bridge4.814.1 mi
- The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton4.98.2 mi
- Cunningham Falls State Park4.610.5 mi
- Utica Park4.79.4 mi
- Catoctin Mountain Park4.811 mi
- The Big Slide Mount Tabor Park At Rocky Ridge4.83.7 mi
- Clustered Spires Golf Club4.112.9 mi
- Touch Of Grace Auto Detailing514.6 mi
- The Links at Gettysburg4.39.5 mi
- Quail Valley Golf Course4.611.6 mi
- Glade Valley Golf Club46.4 mi
- Clustered Spires Golf Club4.112.9 mi
- Maple Run Golf3.98.3 mi
- Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery4.510.8 mi
- Catoctin Mountain Orchard4.68.5 mi
- Marshalls4.312.9 mi
- HomeGoods4.512.7 mi
- Local Homestead Products LLC4.910.1 mi
- Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR/KHGR)4.426.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space serving the immediate area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).