Ramblings of a Baltimore area Realtor: Glen Burnie & Anne Arundel Co, MD - Market Update Year to 09/08, 2016

Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Market Update for the Year to September 8, 2016

Glen Burnie is located south of Baltimore City in Anne Arundel County and offers many affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to Ft. Meade and Annapolis.  Glen Burnie is located north on 97 from rt 50 or north on Rt. 2 from Annapolis Naval Academy and east along 32 and north on 97 from Ft. Meade.  It is a relatively easy commute from either base and only a couple short miles from the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station too, as well as being commutable to DC whether you ride the MARC from Odenton or drive.

Glen Burnie proper centers on the intersection of Central Avenue and Crain Highway and is 18 square miles in size and has a population of 67,639 as of the 2010 census.

These figures are taken directly from our MRIS system and are believed to be accurate.

Glen Burnie, MD

Active Listings – 311

                Foreclosure –    31

                Short Sales -     18

                Standard Sales  260

Under Contract – 264

                Foreclosure        41

                Short Sales          31

                Standard Sales    190

Sold (since 01/01/2016) –  928

                Foreclosure        178

                Short Sales         38

                Standard Sales    710

Anne Arundel County

Active Listings – 2789

                Foreclosure –    184

                Short Sales -     110

                Standard Sales  2488

Under Contract – 1589

                Foreclosure        141

                Short Sales          178

                Standard Sales    1263

Sold (since 01/01/2016) – 6268

                Foreclosure        812

                Short Sales         220

                Standard Sales    5232

The average sales price for homes in the Glen Burnie market is $265,900 with a low price of $67,700 and high price of $1,699,900.  Glen Burnie is a relatively stable community with a few distressed properties.  There are a number of brand new home developments scattered throughout the community and a variety of “vintage” homes of all ages including historic homes.  If you are considering a move and would like more information about buying or selling in Glen Burnie or elsewhere in Anne Arundel County give me a call today, 410-292-0100.  When I first moved to Maryland I lived in Glen Burnie with my family.   It’s a great area to live.