Market Overview
Baltimore's median sold price is $275K with homes averaging 41 days on market; Centreville is at $579K and 26 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Centreville is pricier ($579K median vs $275K), a difference of about $304K. Centreville moves faster, with homes averaging 26 days on market compared to 41 in Baltimore. Baltimore offers a lower entry point at $50K–$1.5M.
Baltimore
MD
Centreville
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$275K
$579K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
41 days
26 days
Price Range
$50K–$1.5M
$245K–$3.1M
Notable Neighborhoods
Canton, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Roland Park
Centre Ridge, Sully Station, Virginia Run, Little Rocky Run
Schools
Baltimore has a 55% average SOL pass rate; Centreville has 84% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Baltimore include Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Baltimore City College; in Centreville, Centreville High School and Westfield High School. See Baltimore schools | See Centreville schools
Baltimore
MD
Centreville
VA
Avg Pass Rate
55%
84%
Public schools
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore City College, Western High School
Centreville High School, Westfield High School, Liberty Middle School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Centreville is closer to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~65 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Baltimore (I-95, I-695, I-83), Centreville (I-66, Rt 28, Rt 29).
Baltimore
MD
Centreville
VA
Drive to Downtown
~65 min
~40 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
I-95, I-695, I-83, I-295, Rt 1
I-66, Rt 28, Rt 29
Commuter Rail
MARC (Penn Line, Camden Line)
None
Property Tax
On a $275K home in Baltimore, you would pay ~$6,182/yr in property tax. In Centreville, a $579K home costs ~$6,427/yr. Centreville has the lower rate at $1.110 per $100 of assessed value.
Baltimore
MD
Centreville
VA
Rate per $100
$2.248
$1.110
Est. Annual Tax
Based on median home price
$6,182/yr
$6,427/yr
Notes
Baltimore City rate (highest in Maryland)
Fairfax County rate
Walkability
Baltimore is more walkable with a Walk Score of 65 (Somewhat Walkable), compared to 25 in Centreville. Transit scores: Baltimore (52) vs Centreville (15). Walkability varies significantly by neighborhood. Urban corridors like Canton and Centre Ridge score much higher than suburban areas.
Baltimore
MD
Centreville
VA
Walk Score
Transit Score
52
15
Bike Score
58
28
Reported Crime Data
The cited public datasets report city-level violent- and property-crime rates for Baltimore and Centreville. These historical figures do not describe a specific address or predict an individual's experience. Review the source period and local agency information for current context.
Baltimore
MD
Centreville
VA
Reported Violent Crime
11.2/1K
0.7/1K
Reported Property Crime
28.5/1K
9.1/1K
MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baltimore or Centreville more affordable?
Baltimore is more affordable with a median sold price of $275K, compared to $579K in Centreville (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Baltimore prices range from $50K–$1.5M. Centreville prices range from $245K–$3.1M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Baltimore and Centreville?
Baltimore public schools have a 55% average SOL pass rate; Centreville has 84% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Baltimore include Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Baltimore City College; in Centreville, Centreville High School and Westfield High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Baltimore or Centreville?
Centreville has the shorter commute to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~65 minutes. Baltimore has no direct Metro access. Centreville has no direct Metro access.
What are property taxes in Baltimore vs Centreville?
Baltimore has a property tax rate of $2.248 per $100 (~$6,182/yr on a $275K home). Centreville's rate is $1.110 per $100 (~$6,427/yr on a $579K home). Tax rates are set annually by each locality.
How do Baltimore and Centreville compare?
Baltimore is a waterfront city with a rich cultural identity, world-class healthcare institutions, and diverse neighborhoods. Centreville offers spacious homes and residential neighborhoods at accessible price points. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.
Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.