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$264,639$161 / 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 96How 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

12517 RIVER RD

RIDGELY, MD 21660
1.5
Baths
1,648 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.
9.09 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$265K
$254K low$276K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,019 (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.$215,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCAROLINE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Shed · 324 ft²Porch · 424 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Ridgely Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
North Caroline High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Lockerman Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Caroline County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21660These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,617
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,054
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

12517 River Rd 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 72% of homes in Ridgely 21660
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Ridgely 21660
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Ridgely 21660
  • Older than 93% of homes in Caroline County

What homes are worth in Ridgely 21660

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

This home
$111K$749K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Ridgely 21660.

How it measures up in Ridgely 21660

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgely 21660.

Estimated value$264,639
CheaperTypical $340,546Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$161
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,648 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size9.09 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 12517 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgely 21660Caroline County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,63928% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16126% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,648 ft²50% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.09 ac89% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than18909% of homes7% of homes

About 12517 River Rd

How much is 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD is $264,639 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $253,556 to $275,722. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD last sell?

12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD?

12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,648 square feet of living space and a 9.09-acre lot.

When was 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD built?

12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD?

12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD is assigned to Ridgely Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; North Caroline High School (high), rated C-; Lockerman Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Caroline County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD compare to other homes in Ridgely 21660?

Among the 1,483 homes in Ridgely 21660, it is worth more than 28% of them ($264,639 against a typical $340,546), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($161 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,648 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (9.09 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1890 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Caroline County, it is worth more than 36% 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 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12517 River Rd, Ridgely, MD was $2,019. The county assessed it at $215,500.

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