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$363,346$183 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $242,000 on Oct 28, 2004

126 INDEPENDENCE DR

ELKTON, MD 21921
2.5
Baths
1,988 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$363K
$348K low$379K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$242,000 · Oct 28, 2004
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.$169,746
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$135,797
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.54%
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.$193,600
WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CO · P · recorded Oct 28, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,310 (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.$275,767 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,133
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$302,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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 · 100 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Thomson Estates Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Elkton Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Elkton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21921These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.20%
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.47,146
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.474 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,380
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,713
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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.Absentee owner
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

126 Independence 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Cecil County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Cecil County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Elkton 21921

What homes are worth in Elkton 21921

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

This home
$119K$861K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Elkton 21921.

How it measures up in Elkton 21921

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elkton 21921.

Estimated value$363,346
CheaperTypical $358,837Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 126 Independence Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$363,34652% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18323% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,988 ft²68% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac40% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than199872% of homes71% of homes

About 126 Independence Dr

How much is 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD is $363,346 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $348,174 to $378,518. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD last sell?

126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD last sold on Oct 28, 2004 for $242,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD?

126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,988 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD built?

126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD?

126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD is assigned to Thomson Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Elkton Middle School (middle), rated D; Elkton High School (high), rated C. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,505 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 52% of them ($363,346 against a typical $358,837), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($183 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,988 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1998 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 51% 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 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD was $4,310. The county assessed it at $275,767.

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