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$698,383$272 / 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 84How 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 $199,000 on Sep 8, 1997

12840 RIVER RD

RIDGELY, MD 21660
2.5
Baths
2,565 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.
41.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$698K
$590K low$807K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$199,000 · Sep 8, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,994 (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.$635,367 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$584,633
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$686,100

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.23 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.41.45
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.StableShed · 1,440 ft²Porch · 369 ft²

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 · 1.2 mi
H
North Caroline High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Lockerman Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 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

12840 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 more than 98% of homes in Ridgely 21660
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Caroline County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Caroline County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Ridgely 21660
  • Older than 72% of homes in Ridgely 21660

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 98% 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$698,383
CheaperTypical $340,546Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$272
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area2,565 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size41.45 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 12840 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgely 21660Caroline County
Estimated valuepricier than$698,38398% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27288% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than2,565 ft²85% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than41.45 ac96% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than197228% of homes39% of homes

About 12840 River Rd

How much is 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD is $698,383 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $589,717 to $807,049. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD last sell?

12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD last sold on Sep 8, 1997 for $199,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD?

12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,565 square feet of living space and a 41.45-acre lot.

When was 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD built?

12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD?

12840 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 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD compare to other homes in Ridgely 21660?

Among the 1,483 homes in Ridgely 21660, it is worth more than 98% of them ($698,383 against a typical $340,546), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($272 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,565 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (41.45 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1972 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Caroline County, it is worth more than 96% 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 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12840 River Rd, Ridgely, MD was $5,994. The county assessed it at $635,367.

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