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$231,853$230 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $222,000 on Jan 10, 2025

1285 LIMIT AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21239
2
Baths
1,008 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$232K
$184K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$222,000 · Jan 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,760 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$143,033 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,700

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 City
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Porch · 96 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Reginald F. Lewis High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21239These 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.68
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 100.43

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.25,822
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,872 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,702
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,747
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

1285 Limit Ave 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 91% of homes in Idlewood
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Idlewood
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Baltimore 21239
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Baltimore 21239
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Baltimore city County

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21239

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

This home
$145K$510K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Baltimore 21239.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21239

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21239.

Estimated value$231,853
CheaperTypical $199,873Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,526 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 1285 Limit Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIdlewoodBaltimore 21239Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$231,85391% of homes73% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23098% of homes88% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²16% of homes4% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²33% of homes31% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195349% of homes69% of homes84% of homes

About 1285 Limit Ave

How much is 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD is $231,853 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $184,108 to $279,598. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Jan 10, 2025 for $222,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD?

1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD has 2 bathrooms and 1,008 square feet of living space.

When was 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD?

1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School (elementary), rated D-; Reginald F. Lewis High School (high), rated F. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21239?

Among the 8,151 homes in Baltimore 21239, it is worth more than 73% of them ($231,853 against a typical $199,873), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($230 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 4% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 2,526 ft²) and it is newer than 69% of them (1953 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than 65% 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 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1285 Limit Ave, Baltimore, MD was $2,760. The county assessed it at $143,033.

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