Homes for Sale in Fallston, MD: A Buyer's Guide (November 2026)

by Josh Tessier

By Josh Tessier, Lee Tessier Team of eXp Realty

Published: Nov. 10, 2026 | Updated: Nov. 10, 2026

Top photo: "Holy Communion Lutheran Church - Fallston, Maryland 01" (Sept. 24, 2022) by Farragutful, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped, with text added.

🌳 On Nov. 9, 2026, Realtor.com showed 47 homes for sale in Fallston's 21047 ZIP code at $100,000 and up, and Redfin showed 35. The median list price was $569,900 on Realtor.com and $639,900 on Redfin (my math), and most listings were single-family houses. Fallston isn't an incorporated town, so homes pay the Harford County rate: $1.0899 per $100 of assessed value for FY2027.

Looking at Fallston? Here's what's for sale right now, what homes are listing and selling for, and the tax, school, commute and well-and-septic details to check before you make an offer.

🏡 See Fallston homes for sale and neighborhood details on my Fallston neighborhood page.

📊 Fallston homes for sale right now

Here's what the two big home search sites showed for ZIP code 21047 on Nov. 9, 2026, counting homes listed at $100,000 and up:

	🔎 Realtor.com	🔎 Redfin
Homes for sale	47	35 (+1 "early access")
Median list price (my math)	$569,900	$639,900
Single-family houses	41	33
Condos	4	0
Townhomes	1	2
Farm	1	0

Method: Realtor.com and Redfin searches for ZIP 21047, all home types except land, minimum price $100,000, checked about 1:07 p.m. (Realtor.com) and 1:09 p.m. (Redfin) ET. Medians are my math from each site's list prices. They're asking prices, not sale prices.

Why the two sites don't match: Realtor.com's count includes 16 homes already marked pending or contingent (under contract). Take those out and it's 31 (my math), closer to Redfin's 35. The sites also label some homes differently.

What's selling for? Redfin showed 25 homes sold in 21047 at $100,000 and up with a recorded sale date between Aug. 13 and Nov. 6, 2026. The median sale price was $550,000. One source only (Redfin, sold in the last 90 days, checked Nov. 9; median is my math). With only 25 sales, a few big ones can move it.

Price ranges

List price	Realtor.com	Redfin
$300,000 to $499,999	15	8
$500,000 to $749,999	20	15
$750,000 and up	12	12

My math from each site's listings, Nov. 9, 2026. Neither site had a 21047 home listed between $100,000 and $299,999 that day. Counts change daily.

Browse what's live on my Fallston neighborhood page.

🧾 Property taxes in Fallston

Fallston is part of unincorporated Harford County, so there's no town tax. For July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027:

	Rate per $100 of assessed value
Harford County	$0.9779
State of Maryland	$0.112
Total	$1.0899

Sources: SDAT 2026-2027 Tax Rates & Homestead Credit Caps; DLS County and Municipal Real Property Tax Rates, Fiscal 2027. Total is my math.

🛡️ Homestead cap: if it's your main home and you apply, the Homestead Tax Credit limits taxable assessment increases to 5% a year for county taxes and 10% for state taxes (SDAT).

Example (my math): a home assessed at $550,000 would owe about $5,994 a year in county and state real property tax, before any credits. Look up the exact home's assessment on SDAT's Real Property search.

🏫 Schools

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) assigns schools by street address. HCPS's feeder list shows these schools for the Fallston attendance area:

High school: Fallston High
Middle school: Fallston Middle
Elementary schools that feed it: Forest Hill, Forest Lakes, Jarrettsville, Joppatowne, Red Pump and Youth's Benefit Elementary

Source: HCPS, Feeder Schools by Attendance Area (Education Services update Sept. 20, 2022). Some of those elementary schools also feed other high schools, and a 21047 address can be zoned elsewhere, so check the exact address in the HCPS School and Bus Locator or call HCPS Transportation at 410-638-4092. More: Harford County schools guide.

🚗 Commute and getting around

🚌 Commuter bus: MTA Commuter Bus Route 411 (Hickory - Hopkins Hospital) stops at the Fallston Park & Ride. On MTA's schedule, the first trip picks up there at 5:40 a.m. and reaches the Johns Hopkins Hospital area (Monument St. and Wolfe St.) at 6:46 a.m., after stops in downtown Baltimore. Check MTA's Route 411 schedule for current times.
⏱️ Average commute: the Census Bureau's estimate for workers living in 21047 is 45.3 minutes, but its margin of error is wide (±17.6 minutes), so treat it as rough (American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimate, via Census Reporter).

Compare towns in my Harford County commute times guide.

💧 Private well and septic: ask on every home

If the home you like has a private well or septic system, get the well water tested and the septic system inspected during your inspection period. The Harford County Health Department handles private wells and septic systems: 410-877-2300. Ask early whether the home is on public water and sewer or a private well and septic.

📍 A few local spots (checked open Nov. 10, 2026)

🥩 Fast Eddie's Pit Beef, 2807 Belair Rd.: open seven days a week, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., year round (closed major holidays). More in my Fast Eddie's post.
📚 Fallston Library (Harford County Public Library), 1461 Fallston Rd., (410) 638-3003.

Checked on each place's own website on Nov. 10, 2026. Check before you go.

🔑 Buying in Fallston: my quick checklist

Get pre-approved. With 16 Realtor.com listings already under contract on Nov. 9, the good ones move.
Set an alert. With only a few dozen homes for sale, new listings are worth seeing the day they hit.
Ask about well, septic and lot size on every home.
Check the school assignment for the exact address in the HCPS locator.
Close. In Maryland, a title company handles the closing.

Comparing towns? Read Harford County home prices by town and the best places to live in Harford County.

Selling a home first? Start with a free price opinion. You'll get an instant automated home value by email, and then I'll call to set up a time to see your home.

🤝 Want help buying in Fallston?

Tell me your budget, how much land you want and your school priorities, and I'll set up a Fallston search and help you check the well, septic and school assignment on any home you like.

👉 See Fallston homes for sale and neighborhood details

📞 Call or text (443) 617-2099 📧 Joshua@leetessier.com 📍 Josh Tessier, Lee Tessier Team of eXp Realty, 2225 Old Emmorton Rd Ste 207, Bel Air, MD 21015

❓ FAQs

How many homes are for sale in Fallston, MD?

On Nov. 9, 2026, Realtor.com showed 47 homes for sale in the 21047 ZIP code at $100,000 and up, and Redfin showed 35. Realtor.com's count included 16 homes already pending or contingent.

What is the median home price in Fallston, MD?

On Nov. 9, 2026, the median list price for 21047 homes at $100,000 and up was $569,900 on Realtor.com and $639,900 on Redfin (my math). Redfin showed a median sale price of $550,000 for 25 homes sold Aug. 13 to Nov. 6, 2026.

What is the property tax rate in Fallston, MD?

Fallston is in unincorporated Harford County, so there's no town tax. For July 2026 to June 2027, the rate is $1.0899 per $100 of assessed value: $0.9779 county plus $0.112 state.

What schools serve Fallston, MD?

HCPS lists Fallston High and Fallston Middle for the Fallston attendance area, with Forest Hill, Forest Lakes, Jarrettsville, Joppatowne, Red Pump and Youth's Benefit Elementary feeding them. Check the exact address in the HCPS School and Bus Locator.

Are there affordable homes in Fallston?

On Nov. 9, 2026, the lowest-priced 21047 home in either site's $100,000-and-up search was listed at $324,900, and neither site had a home listed between $100,000 and $299,999. Realtor.com had 15 listings from $300,000 to $499,999.

Is there a commuter bus from Fallston to Baltimore?

Yes. MTA Commuter Bus Route 411 stops at the Fallston Park & Ride on its way to downtown Baltimore and the Johns Hopkins Hospital area. Check MTA's schedule for current times.

Do Fallston homes have wells and septic?

Ask on every home. If it has a private well or septic system, get the water tested and the septic inspected. The Harford County Health Department handles private wells and septic systems (410-877-2300).

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About the author: Josh Tessier is a Harford County REALTOR® with the Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty, based in Bel Air. He has been licensed in real estate since 2011 and has personally sold 600+ homes, and the Lee Tessier Team has sold 5,900+. He lives in Harford County and is raising his family here. Call or text (443) 617-2099.

Listing counts and prices change daily. Figures are from Realtor.com and Redfin on Nov. 9, 2026, cover homes listed or sold at $100,000 and up, and aren't a guarantee of what's available. This post is general information, not legal, tax, inspection or lending advice.