The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21521 sells for about $145,000, or $133 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $863 a month.
ZIP 21521 — Barton
The Barton housing market is characterized by low transaction volume and stable, affordable pricing. With a median sale price of $145,000 and limited active inventory, the market remains quiet with little speculative pressure. Current conditions reflect the broader economic trends of rural Allegany County.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking rural, small-town living, as the market is characterized by low-cost, older housing stock.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.4% · poverty 12.6% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21521, Allegany County MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Public schools serving the area include Westmar Middle and Mountain Ridge High School, which are located in neighboring ZIP codes.
The area is a small, historic town with limited new development momentum; economic activity is largely tied to the broader Allegany County region.
Property taxes are assessed by Allegany County; rates are determined by the county and municipal levies, with no specific special district data available for this ZIP.
The area is served by MD 935, providing access to regional corridors; commute times are generally reflective of rural Allegany County travel patterns.
The area is situated near the C&O Canal towpath, offering access to outdoor recreation and trails.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental activity reported.
The local economy is primarily supported by regional employers in Allegany County, with a mix of small-scale retail and service industries.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with MD 935 serving as the main thoroughfare through the town.
There are no major large-scale developments currently reported within the ZIP code boundaries.
Allegany County assessments are managed by the state-supervised county appraisal office, which conducts periodic reassessments of residential properties.
Parcels are subject to standard Allegany County property tax levies and school district funding.
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.
A historic trail providing outdoor recreation opportunities along the Potomac River.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.