Housing Market in Ellicott City
Ellicott City's housing market runs genuinely above even Howard County's own high countywide median, with a real, disclosed cross-source price spread.
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Redfin's February 2026 median sale price ran $659,000 (up 4.3% YoY), while Zillow's average value ran $686,219 -- a real, disclosed methodology spread.
Above the Howard County median
Both figures run above Howard County's own $597,900 countywide median -- Ellicott City is a genuinely above-average-cost community even within an already-affluent county.
Confirm current, address-specific figures, especially near Main Street
Confirm current, address-specific comparables directly with a local agent, particularly given the historic Main Street corridor's distinct flood-history considerations for pricing and insurability.
Key takeaways
- Redfin's median sale price ($659,000) and Zillow's average value ($686,219) show a real, disclosed spread.
- Ellicott City home values run above Howard County's own $597,900 countywide median.
- Confirm current, address-specific comparables directly, especially for properties near the historic Main Street corridor.
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