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$274,479$214 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $179,390 on May 2, 2014

12 FLAXLEAF CT

ESSEX, MD 21221
3 / 1
Baths
1,280 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,619 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$274K
$259K low$290K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,390 · May 2, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,076 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$229,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$213,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$245,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.BalconyDeck · 180 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Chesapeake High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Middleborough Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Deep Creek Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21221These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,898 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,410
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

12 Flaxleaf Ct measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Baltimore County

What homes are worth in Essex 21221

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$141K$723K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Essex 21221.

How it measures up in Essex 21221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 21221.

Estimated value$274,479
CheaperTypical $287,628Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$214
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size3,619 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 12 Flaxleaf Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$274,47946% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21456% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²53% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,619 ft²27% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than199783% of homes85% of homes

About 12 Flaxleaf Ct

How much is 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD is $274,479 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $259,317 to $289,641. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD last sell?

12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD last sold on May 2, 2014 for $179,390, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD?

12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD has 3 bathrooms, 1,280 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD built?

12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD?

12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD is assigned to Chesapeake High School (high), rated D+; Middleborough Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Deep Creek Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,681 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 46% of them ($274,479 against a typical $287,628), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($214 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (3,619 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1997 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 27% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Flaxleaf Ct, Essex, MD was $4,076. The county assessed it at $229,900.

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