James Bowerman, Realtor - Real Creative Group of Douglas Realty

08/26/2026

Pasadena's real estate market is shifting into more balanced territory this month. Active listings in Anne Arundel County are up 23 percent from last year, giving buyers real room to negotiate, while the county's median sale price still climbed to $551,000 in July. Homes that are priced right are still going under contract in a median of just 14 days.

I broke down what this means for buyers and sellers this month, including current mortgage rates and a full monthly payment example. Read the full August market update here:

Pasadena MD housing update: August 2026 inventory, prices, rates and days on market for buyers and sellers.

08/14/2026

Vaulted ceilings are rare at this price, and they change everything about how this penthouse level condo feels.

Step inside to an open living area anchored by a fireplace, with light carrying across the space and a glass slider that opens to a covered deck. Somewhere to sit with morning coffee before the day starts. Somewhere to let a warm evening run a little longer.

Upgraded counters and stainless appliances are already in place, with bar seating that keeps whoever is cooking in the middle of things. Laundry stays in the home. Two bedrooms wait past the hall, and the primary carries a private bath of its own.

Being on the top floor means no footsteps overhead, which is worth more than it sounds like on paper.

Summer brings a community pool at Cromwell Fountain. Shopping, restaurants and entertainment sit minutes away, and commuter routes are close enough that mornings never turn into an ordeal. Brand new HVAC means that expense is already handled.

Ownership at this price point is hard to find, and opportunities like this rarely sit long.

101 Three Coin Way #304 Glen Burnie, MD 21060
2 BD | 2 BA | 888 SF | $209,902
Listed by James Bowerman with Douglas Realty

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08/10/2026

Some streets just feel calmer. Tucked into Rippling Estates, a quiet dead end community with no through traffic, this updated rancher delivers the kind of easy, settled living that is getting harder to find.

Nearly everything here has been done for you. New high efficiency windows and exterior doors keep the home quiet and comfortable, updated baths and fresh interior doors add polish, and with newer siding, HVAC, and major systems already handled, it is truly turnkey.

The main level keeps daily life simple with bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath all on one floor. Downstairs is the surprise: a huge primary retreat with a private ensuite, double vanities, and gorgeous ceramic tile, plus finished space that flexes for movie nights, a home office, or room to spread out.

Out back, a privacy fenced yard with a composite deck, paver patio, and storage shed is made for weekend cookouts while staying easy to maintain. When you head out, Target and everyday shopping are minutes away, with parks, walking trails, and the aquatic center close by, and Route 97 and BWI make commuting simple.

If you have been waiting to trade shared walls for a place that is all yours, this is the one that finally makes it easy.

7983 Nolcrest Rd. Glen Burnie, MD 21061
4 BD | 2 BA | 1,552 SF | 0.15 ac | $429,900
Listed by James Bowerman with Douglas Realty

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07/29/2026

Some mornings start with coffee. Others start with the kayak already in the water before the rest of the neighborhood is awake.

That is the rhythm in Hunters Harbor. A golf cart community with private water access to the Magothy, including a boat ramp, a pier, a swimming beach, a shared marina, a playground, and a pavilion residents reserve when it is their turn to host. No HOA. Quiet stretches of shoreline sit close enough that fishing becomes a whim instead of a plan.

Inside, vaulted ceilings lift the main level and the layout stays open where it counts, so the cooking and the conversation happen in the same room. A dedicated office handles the days that demand quiet and turns into whatever you need next.

Out back, the deck is big enough to actually use, with a paver patio below and mature trees that have shaded this corner lot for decades. The yard is fenced. The lower level walks right out to it. There is extra parking beside the driveway for the boat you are probably already picturing.

The roof is five years old. The HVAC is two. The heavy lifting is finished.

Downs Park is minutes out. So is dinner at Rumor Meal. This sits in the Chesapeake High School district, close enough to the water that you start measuring the seasons by what is running.

1398 Rainbow Dr. Pasadena, MD 21122
4 BD | 3 BA | 2,200 SF | 0.27 AC | $544,900
Listed by James Bowerman with Douglas Realty
👉 https://myre.io/0CdvfHc7vT7s

07/10/2026

The summer plateau is here, Pasadena.

June closed with our neighborhood's median sale price at $470,000. That is up $30,000 from last June. The county hit $540,000, its highest monthly median of the year.

Meanwhile buyers finally have options. 1,177 active listings across Anne Arundel County, about 11% more than this time last year, including 114 active right here in 21122.

Here is the part most people miss. Homes going under contract right now have a median of just 12 days on market, but the average is 31. Translation: priced right homes fly, overpriced homes sit. Buyers are picky this summer and they are not afraid to walk.

If you are a family trying to get settled before the school year, or a seller who missed the spring market, the next two months matter more than any others this year.

Full breakdown, charts included:

Pasadena MD median hit $470K in June, up $30K in a year. See July 2026 inventory, rates, and advice for your move.

06/12/2026

Quick June check-in on the Pasadena and Anne Arundel County market.

We have 1,131 active homes for sale across the county right now, up from 968 last June. That's about 17 percent more inventory than a year ago. Locally, Pasadena has 114 active listings with another 15 coming soon, so buyers genuinely have options here in 21122.

May closed sales came in at a $520,000 county median, up $20,000 from May 2025. Pasadena's May median was $482,500. Rates are at 6.60 percent, which is roughly the middle of the last 52 weeks.

The fastest homes are still going under contract in about 9 days. The well-priced, well-prepped homes still move. The ones that need a tune-up sit longer.

If you're thinking about buying or selling this summer, the Fourth of July weekend is the next big calendar marker to plan around. Full breakdown is in this month's update.

County inventory is up 17 percent year over year and May closed sales pushed the median to $520,000. Here's June 2026.

05/28/2026

Just in time for summer, this backyard oasis is ready and waiting. A hot tub for unwinding after a long day, a pool for soaking up the heat, an in-ground trampoline for burning off energy, and two paver patios for everything in between. Fully turfed, fenced in with white vinyl, and completely private. Step outside and never want to go back in.

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Inside, this split foyer was extensively updated in 2025 and it shows. The kitchen was opened up with walls removed to create one connected living space with recessed lighting and new flooring that runs through the entire house. Three full bathrooms were rebuilt from the ground up. Custom accent walls, refinished ceilings, and fresh paint throughout give every room a clean, move-in-ready feel. New windows bring in natural light and a new water heater checks the box you never want to think about.

The lower level adds serious flexibility with two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a gaming room that could just as easily serve as a small office or extra storage. Five bedrooms and three full baths mean there is no competing for space.

The updated deck ties the indoor and outdoor spaces together, and a fully paved driveway finishes the curb appeal out front. Green Haven's community wharf is nearby for canoe access and fishing, and Dena Marina is just down the road for boat slips, lifts, or ramp access.

Fort Smallwood Park and Compass Pointe Golf Courses are minutes away. Groceries, restaurants, and everyday errands are all close by in a neighborhood with no HOA telling you how to live. If you have been searching for a home that is move-in ready inside and built for living outside, your search just ended.

7803 Outing Ave. Pasadena, MD 21122
5 BD | 3 BA | 2,001 SF | 0.11 AC | $534,900
Listed by James Bowerman with Douglas Realty

05/14/2026

Pasadena neighbors, the May market update is live.

Anne Arundel County has 1,007 active listings right now, 11.1% more than this time last year. Inventory has been climbing year over year and that trend is expected to continue through October. Buyers have more options than they have had in a long time.

On pricing, the county median has barely moved all year. January was $508,500. February dipped to $489,995. March came in at $506,915. April landed at $506,530. Prices are holding, but they are not climbing. In Pasadena, the April median was $437,000.

Rates are at 6.56% and trending up, which is making buyers more cautious with their budgets. Sellers who prepare well and price correctly are still getting offers fast. The ones who miss the mark are sitting.

I break down all the numbers and what they mean in the full update.

Anne Arundel County inventory hits 1,007 listings, up 11.1% YoY. See what May 2026 means for Pasadena buyers and sellers.

04/16/2026

The spring market in Pasadena is in full swing, and the numbers are telling an interesting story.

Anne Arundel County now has 926 active listings, up 25% from this time last year. That is the most inventory we have seen since the county briefly crossed 1,000 listings in 2025. More choices for buyers, more competition for sellers.

But here is the part that matters most: homes currently under contract have a median of just 8 days on market. The average is 28. That gap tells you everything. The homes that are priced right and show well are moving fast. The ones that are not are sitting.

The county median sales price for March 2026 closed sales came in at $506,915, up slightly from $501,000 in March 2025 closed sales. Values have held. The 30-year fixed rate is at 6.25% right now, near the low end of its 52-week range.
If you are thinking about selling this spring, or trying to figure out whether now is the right time to buy, the full April 2026 update is live on RealPasadenaMD.com.

https://realpasadenamd.com/pasadena-md-real-estate-market-update-april-2026/

Anne Arundel County inventory is up 25% and homes are going under contract in 8 days. Here is what the April 2026 market means for buyers and sellers in Pasadena, MD.

04/13/2026

Riding Woods is one of those communities where the lots are wide, the trees are tall, and the neighbors aren't on top of each other. It feels more like a retreat than a subdivision, and when your backyard backs to a permanent stretch of woods, that feeling doesn't stop at the property line.

Inside, hardwood floors and granite countertops carry through the main level, where a formal dining room and a vaulted family room with a wood burning fireplace give the home a warmth that's hard to manufacture. The kitchen was remodeled in 2021, bringing fresh life to the heart of the home. Upstairs, the primary suite is its own destination, with a fully remodeled ensuite and two large walk-in closets that bring a little calm to the busiest mornings. A three-car garage keeps up with everything life accumulates, and the full unfinished basement is a blank slate waiting to become whatever the next chapter calls for, whether that's a playroom, home gym, or a project that builds equity while it builds your vision.

Out back is where this home really earns it. A fenced, in-ground pool anchors a backyard designed for the kind of summers families remember, with a deck, open space, and nothing but trees behind you. The roof and both HVAC systems have all been replaced within the last several years, so the infrastructure is solid and the focus can stay where it belongs. When you're ready to venture out, Compass Pointe Golf Course offers 36 holes and a full practice facility just down the road, and several nearby marinas put the Chesapeake Bay well within reach without the waterfront price tag. Chesapeake school district rounds out everything families are looking for when they're ready to put down real roots.

1107 Cordero Ct. Pasadena, MD 21122
4 BD | 2.5 BA | 3,164 SF | 0.93 AC | $899,900
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