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$229,479$208 / 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 92How 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

12966 RITCHIE RD

SMITHSBURG, MD 21783
1
Baths
1,104 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.
1.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$229K
$212K low$247K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,858 (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.$192,533 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,667
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$206,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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 · 120 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.

M
Smithsburg Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Smithsburg High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
E
Cascade Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi

District: Washington County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21783These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,623
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,158
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,013
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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%

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How this home compares

12966 Ritchie 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 91% of homes in Smithsburg 21783
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Smithsburg 21783
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Smithsburg 21783

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

This home
$158K$831K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Smithsburg 21783.

How it measures up in Smithsburg 21783

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smithsburg 21783.

Estimated value$229,479
CheaperTypical $347,584Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $217Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,606 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.86 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 12966 Ritchie Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmithsburg 21783Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,4799% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20842% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,104 ft²15% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.5 ac65% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than197041% of homes47% of homes

About 12966 Ritchie Rd

How much is 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD is $229,479 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $211,676 to $247,282. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD last sell?

12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD?

12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,104 square feet of living space and a 1.50-acre lot.

When was 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD built?

12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD?

12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD is assigned to Smithsburg Middle School (middle), rated A+; Smithsburg High School (high), rated A-; Cascade Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Washington County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD compare to other homes in Smithsburg 21783?

Among the 3,449 homes in Smithsburg 21783, it is worth more than 9% of them ($229,479 against a typical $347,584), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($208 against a typical $217), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,104 ft² against a typical 1,606 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (1.5 ac against a typical 0.86 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1970 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 19% 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 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12966 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD was $1,858. The county assessed it at $192,533.

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