Homes for Sale in Forest Hill, 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

🌲 On Nov. 9, 2026, Realtor.com showed 64 homes for sale in Forest Hill's 21050 ZIP code at $100,000 and up, and Redfin showed 44. The median list price was $424,950 on Realtor.com and $425,000 on Redfin (my math), with single-family houses, condos and townhomes all on the list. Forest Hill isn't an incorporated town, so homes pay the Harford County rate: $1.0899 per $100 of assessed value for FY2027.

Looking at Forest Hill? 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. (For what it's like to live here, see my living in Forest Hill, MD guide. This post is about buying.)

📊 Forest Hill homes for sale right now

Here's what the two big home search sites showed for ZIP code 21050 on Nov. 9, 2026, counting homes listed at $100,000 and up:

	🔎 Realtor.com	🔎 Redfin
Homes for sale	64	44 (+2 "early access")
Median list price (my math)	$424,950	$425,000
Single-family houses	39	26
Condos	14	11
Townhomes	11	8

Method: Realtor.com and Redfin searches for ZIP 21050, all home types except land, minimum price $100,000, checked about 1:28 p.m. (Realtor.com) and 1:30 p.m. (Redfin) ET. Redfin's median and home types are my math from its download of the same search (45 homes). Medians are asking prices, not sale prices. Counts are by ZIP code and mailing address.

Why the two sites don't match: Realtor.com's count includes 20 homes already marked pending or contingent (under contract). Take those out and it's 44 (my math), the same as Redfin's count. The medians land within a few thousand dollars of each other.

What's selling for? Redfin showed 57 homes sold in 21050 at $100,000 and up with a recorded sale date between Aug. 14 and Nov. 6, 2026. The median sale price was $383,000. One source only (Redfin, sold in the last 90 days, checked Nov. 9; median is my math).

Price ranges

List price	Realtor.com	Redfin
$100,000 to $299,999	12	9
$300,000 to $499,999	28	19
$500,000 to $849,999	13	10
$850,000 and up	11	7

My math from each site's listings, Nov. 9, 2026. Counts change daily. The lowest-priced 21050 home was listed at $209,900 on Realtor.com and $215,000 on Redfin.

Browse what's live on my Forest Hill neighborhood page.

🧾 Property taxes in Forest Hill

Forest Hill 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 $383,000 would owe about $4,174 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: Forest Hill addresses split three ways

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) assigns schools by street address. HCPS's feeder list shows Forest Hill Elementary feeding three high schools, and Forest Lakes Elementary feeding two:

High school	Middle school	Forest Hill-area elementary schools that feed it
Bel Air High	Bel Air Middle	Forest Hill, Forest Lakes
Fallston High	Fallston Middle	Forest Hill, Forest Lakes
North Harford High	North Harford Middle	Forest Hill

Source: HCPS, Feeder Schools by Attendance Area (Education Services update Sept. 20, 2022). The table shows only the Forest Hill and Forest Lakes rows; each high school has other feeder schools too. Homes near each other can go to different high schools, and a 21050 address can be zoned to other elementary schools, 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

⏱️ Average commute: 32.5 minutes for workers living in 21050 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimate, margin ±1.9 minutes, via Census Reporter).
🚌 Commuter bus: I didn't find an MTA Commuter Bus stop in Forest Hill itself. MTA Route 411 (Hickory - Hopkins Hospital) picks up at the Hickory and Marywood park-and-rides in the Bel Air area. The first trip leaves Hickory at 5:27 a.m. and reaches the Johns Hopkins Hospital area (Monument St. and Wolfe St.) at 6:46 a.m. Check MTA's Route 411 schedule for current times.

Compare towns in my Harford County commute times guide.

💧 Private well and septic: ask on every home

Ask early whether the home is on public water and sewer or a private well and septic. If it has a well or septic, get the 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.

📍 A few local spots (checked open Nov. 9, 2026)

🥕 Grand View Farm On-Farm Store, 1939 High Point Rd.: its site listed order pickup times of Thursday and Friday 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
📚 Jarrettsville Library (Harford County Public Library), 3722 Norrisville Rd., Jarrettsville, (410) 692-7887. HCPL doesn't list a Forest Hill branch.

Checked on each place's own website on Nov. 9, 2026. Check before you go. Planning a day out? See my Harford Vineyard & Winery post.

🔑 Buying in Forest Hill: my quick checklist

Get pre-approved. With 20 Realtor.com listings already under contract on Nov. 9, the good ones move.
Check the school assignment first. Forest Hill addresses can go to Bel Air, Fallston or North Harford High.
Ask about well, septic and lot size on every home.
Ask about the HOA or condo fees on condos and townhomes.
Close. In Maryland, a title company handles the closing.

Shopping at $850,000 and up? Realtor.com had 11 Forest Hill listings there on Nov. 9. Comparing towns? Read Harford County home prices by ZIP 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 Forest Hill?

Tell me your budget, which high school you want and how much land you're after, and I'll set up a Forest Hill search and help you check the school assignment, well and septic on any home you like.

📞 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 Forest Hill, MD?

On Nov. 9, 2026, Realtor.com showed 64 homes for sale in the 21050 ZIP code at $100,000 and up, and Redfin showed 44. Realtor.com's count included 20 homes already pending or contingent.

What is the median home price in Forest Hill, MD?

On Nov. 9, 2026, the median list price for 21050 homes at $100,000 and up was $424,950 on Realtor.com and $425,000 on Redfin (my math). Redfin showed a median sale price of $383,000 for 57 homes sold Aug. 14 to Nov. 6, 2026.

What is the property tax rate in Forest Hill, MD?

Forest Hill 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 high school do Forest Hill students go to?

It depends on the street address. HCPS's feeder list shows Forest Hill Elementary feeding Bel Air, Fallston and North Harford high schools, and Forest Lakes Elementary feeding Bel Air and Fallston. Check the exact address in the HCPS School and Bus Locator.

Are there affordable homes in Forest Hill?

On Nov. 9, 2026, Realtor.com had 12 homes in 21050 listed from $100,000 to $299,999, and Redfin had 9. The lowest-priced listing was $209,900 on Realtor.com.

Is there a commuter bus from Forest Hill to Baltimore?

I didn't find an MTA Commuter Bus stop in Forest Hill itself. Route 411 picks up at the Hickory and Marywood park-and-rides in the Bel Air area on its way to downtown Baltimore and the Johns Hopkins Hospital area.

Do Forest Hill 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.