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$384,771$207 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $71,000 on Jun 25, 1984

1253 EMERALD RIDGE DR

WESTMINSTER, MD 21158
2 / 1
Baths
1,856 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$385K
$357K low$412K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$71,000 · Jun 25, 1984
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$325,271
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$260,217
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.16%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$37,500
CARROLL COUNTY BANK & TRUST CO · E · recorded Jul 21, 1999
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$22,000
BRANCH BANKING & TRUST CO

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,870 (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.$326,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$292,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$326,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCARROLL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.51
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 140 ft²Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 88 ft²

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

E
Westminster Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Westminster East Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Winters Mill High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21158These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,498
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.288 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,468
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,145
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1253 Emerald Ridge Dr 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 Carroll County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Carroll County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Westminster 21158

What homes are worth in Westminster 21158

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

This home
$246K$837K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Westminster 21158.

How it measures up in Westminster 21158

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westminster 21158.

Estimated value$384,771
CheaperTypical $447,963Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $251Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,856 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,759 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestminster 21158Carroll County
Estimated valuepricier than$384,77137% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20715% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,856 ft²55% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac43% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than197121% of homes26% of homes

About 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr

How much is 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD is $384,771 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $357,081 to $412,461. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD last sell?

1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD last sold on Jun 25, 1984 for $71,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD?

1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,856 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD built?

1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD?

1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD is assigned to Westminster Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Westminster East Middle School (middle), rated C+; Winters Mill High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Carroll County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD compare to other homes in Westminster 21158?

Among the 7,108 homes in Westminster 21158, it is worth more than 37% of them ($384,771 against a typical $447,963), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($207 against a typical $251), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,856 ft² against a typical 1,759 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1971 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Carroll County, it is worth more than 28% 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 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1253 Emerald Ridge Dr, Westminster, MD was $2,870. The county assessed it at $326,200.

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