The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21797 sells for about $713,400, 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 $1,535 a month.
ZIP 21797 — Woodbine
The housing market in 21797 remains stable with high median home values and low inventory, reflecting strong demand for rural-suburban living. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by a high-income demographic and limited housing turnover. Market conditions are currently balanced, with homes spending a moderate amount of time on the market.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with large lot sizes, while remaining within commuting distance of major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.4 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 4.2% · poverty 2.4% — 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 3.9%/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 21797, Maryland
Crime rates in the Woodbine area are generally low, reflecting a rural and suburban character that compares favorably to regional averages in Maryland.
Schools serving the 21797 ZIP code are part of the Carroll County Public Schools system, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and community engagement.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near streams.
Growth is characterized by steady residential development and proximity to major employment hubs in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, though the area maintains a largely rural, low-density profile.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-70 and MD-97 providing routes toward Baltimore and the Washington D.C. metro area.
The area features access to local parks and rural trails, with proximity to Patapsco Valley State Park and various golf courses in neighboring Howard and Carroll counties.
The rental market is limited in depth due to the prevalence of owner-occupied single-family homes, with most rental inventory consisting of detached houses or accessory units.
The local economy is largely driven by professional services, government employment, and healthcare sectors located in the surrounding Baltimore and Montgomery County regions.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major highway access via I-70 and MD-97; public transit options are limited in this rural-suburban area.
Development is strictly managed by county zoning, with a focus on preserving the rural character and limiting high-density residential projects.
Parcels are subject to Carroll County property tax levies and standard school district funding requirements.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional risks including wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from US 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 USA4.111.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.116.2 mi
- K1 Speed Jessup4.519.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg4.316.3 mi
- The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring4.813.9 mi
- Merriweather Post Pavilion4.513.8 mi
- Butler's Orchard4.611.2 mi
- Topgolf Germantown4.314.2 mi
- Maryland SportsPlex4.617.9 mi
- AMC Rio Cinemas 18416.3 mi
- Centennial Park4.712.7 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.111.8 mi
- Clark's Elioak Farm4.512.1 mi
- Black Ankle Vineyards4.610.4 mi
- Brighton Dam Azalea Garden (WSSC Water)4.710.1 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.111.8 mi
- The Little Towns Children's Museum4.719.7 mi
- Lake Elkhorn Park4.715.6 mi
- VisArts4.617.4 mi
- Howard County Conservancy4.810.3 mi
- Centennial Park4.712.7 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.111.8 mi
- Cedar Lane Park4.611.7 mi
- Brighton Dam Azalea Garden (WSSC Water)4.710.1 mi
- Western Regional Park4.72.9 mi
- Touch Of Grace Auto Detailing518.8 mi
- Blue Mash Golf Course4.310.1 mi
- Whiskey Creek Golf Club4.612.6 mi
- Little Bennett Golf Course4.512.4 mi
- Waverly Woods Golf Club4.49.5 mi
- Rattlewood Golf Course4.46.6 mi
- Butler's Orchard4.611.2 mi
- Clark's Elioak Farm4.512.1 mi
- Harris Teeter4.412 mi
- Harris Teeter4.59.4 mi
- Safeway3.712 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.323.8 mi
- The Club BWI3.923.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive regional park offering hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).