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Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD—21217

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$92,000
3.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$37,200
27.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
51
4.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.6%
Median Rent
$1,400
6.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,120
19.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,480
9.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,700
6.7% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD is $92,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.9%. This indicates that home prices in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$92,000-3.9%
Single Family $90,000-4.3%
Condos $118,000-5.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $122,000
    14.0%
    2 Bed
    		$97,0002.1%
    3 Bed
    		$85,000-2.3%
    4 Bed
    		$185,0001.6%
    5 Bed $289,6092.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    6.4%
    1 Bedroom
    23.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    21.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    30.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    7.0%

    Rental Trends — Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD is $1,480, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD is studios: $1,050, 1-bedrooms: $1,140, 2-bedrooms: $1,470, 3-bedrooms: $1,740, 4-bedrooms: $2,370. The most common rental property sizes in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.7% and 24.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,400$1,480
    Studio Rent $1,010$1,050
    1 Bed Rent $1,120$1,140
    2 Bed Rent $1,480$1,470
    3 Bed Rent $1,700$1,740
    4 Bed Rent $2,300$2,370
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    11.2%
    1 Bedroom
    38.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    16.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.8%

    Property Listings — Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD is 67. This is a decrease of -2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$122,0002.0%
    Listing Count
    		25715.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.0%15.0%
    Days on Market
    		51-4.0%
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    Demographics — Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD has a population of 31,100, which has decreased by -9.7% over the past 5 years. Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		31,100-9.7%
    % Under 18
    		18.8%-21.3%
    % Seniors
    		17.2%18.6%
    % WFH
    		14.2%358.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		22.3%8.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD is a predominantly black area, with 81.2% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 4.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD is white, making up 12.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.5% of the population in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD, and this percentage has increased by 9.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		12.3%24.2%
    % Black
    		81.2%-4.9%
    % Hispanic
    		2.0%25.0%
    % Asian
    		1.9%58.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.5%9.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 247 mortgage originations in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD. Investor activity is low, as 13.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		247
    % Conventional Loans
    		70.0%
    % Government Loans
    		30.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		13.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD under the Section 8 program is 27.6%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		3,621
    Total Units Section 8
    		2,772
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		27.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		91.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$310$1,120$1,430
    2 Bedroom$270$1,480$1,750
    3 Bedroom$570$1,700$2,270
    4 Bedroom$270$2,300$2,570

    Affordability — Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.1
    Median Home Price$92,000
    Median Household Income$37,200

    Sandtown-Winchester, Baltimore, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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