The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21784 sells for about $567,450, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% 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 $1,739 a month.
ZIP 21784 — Sykesville
The 21784 housing market remains robust, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. High demand from families and professionals, combined with limited new construction, continues to drive competitive conditions. Most figures are sourced from recent Census and market data; some specific metrics like exact monthly sales counts are preliminary.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and access to regional employment hubs in Baltimore and Howard County.
Median prices moved up 4.2% 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 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 4.4% — 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 4.4%/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 4.3%/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 21784, Carroll County MD
Crime rates in the Eldersburg/Sykesville area are generally reported as lower than the Maryland state average, with property crime being the primary concern in this suburban setting.
The area is served by the Carroll County Public Schools system, which is consistently highly rated within the state for academic performance and student outcomes.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Patapsco River.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Baltimore-Washington corridor, with significant residential development and a mix of local retail and professional services.
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 by car toward Baltimore or the I-70 corridor, with average commute times reflecting the suburban nature of the area.
The area features extensive access to Liberty Reservoir, Patapsco Valley State Park, and various local community parks, trails, and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited multi-family inventory compared to single-family rentals.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major access via MD-32 and MD-26; public transit options are limited.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion along major highway corridors.
The Carroll County assessment office conducts triennial property assessments for tax purposes.
Parcels are served by the Carroll County Public Schools district and local utility providers.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for regional weather-related risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 21784 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.
- Adventure Park USA4.115.6 mi
- K1 Speed Jessup4.519.7 mi
- The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring4.818.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.117.3 mi
- Hyper Kidz Columbia4.717.2 mi
- Merriweather Post Pavilion4.514.3 mi
- Butler's Orchard4.617.3 mi
- Maryland State Fair Grounds4.319.4 mi
- Howard County Fairgrounds4.45.6 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.115.6 mi
- Centennial Park4.712.5 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.612.6 mi
- Clark's Elioak Farm4.512.3 mi
- AMC Owings Mills 17410.9 mi
- Black Ankle Vineyards4.610.5 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.115.6 mi
- Lake Elkhorn Park4.716.2 mi
- Howard County Conservancy4.88 mi
- Ellicott City Historic District4.813.1 mi
- Ellicott City Historic District4.913.2 mi
- Centennial Park4.712.5 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.612.6 mi
- Cedar Lane Park4.612.3 mi
- Western Regional Park4.76.4 mi
- Piney Run Park4.70.3 mi
- Waverly Woods Golf Club4.47.6 mi
- Diamond Ridge Golf Course4.312 mi
- The Links at Challedon4.36.9 mi
- Rattlewood Golf Course4.411.4 mi
- The Woodlands Golf Course4.412 mi
- H Mart Ellicott City4.512 mi
- Clark's Elioak Farm4.512.3 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.511.7 mi
- Harris Teeter4.58.1 mi
- Safeway3.712.8 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.322.6 mi
- The Club BWI3.922.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large reservoir offering fishing, hiking, and scenic views.
Extensive state park system with trails and outdoor activities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 15.7% 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 $478,200 (-15.7% vs the prior refresh cycle) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.