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$324,117$205 / 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 $320,000 on Aug 3, 2023

14255 RITCHIE RD

CASCADE, MD 21719
2 / 1
Baths
1,584 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.
1.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$324K
$311K low$337K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Aug 3, 2023
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.$68,117
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$54,494
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.82%
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.$256,000
ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC · recorded Aug 3, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,608 (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.$251,933 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$222,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,600

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.1.05
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, Detached
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 · 490 ft²Porch · 132 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
Cascade Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Smithsburg Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi
H
Smithsburg High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi

District: Washington County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21719These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.958
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,301
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,127
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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%

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

14255 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 more than 73% of homes in Cascade 21719
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Cascade 21719
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Cascade 21719

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

This home
$139K$670K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Cascade 21719.

How it measures up in Cascade 21719

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cascade 21719.

Estimated value$324,117
CheaperTypical $262,779Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.74 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 14255 Ritchie Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCascade 21719Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$324,11773% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20571% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,584 ft²57% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.05 ac65% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than191524% of homes16% of homes

About 14255 Ritchie Rd

How much is 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD is $324,117 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $311,122 to $337,112. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD last sell?

14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD last sold on Aug 3, 2023 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD?

14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,584 square feet of living space and a 1.05-acre lot.

When was 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD built?

14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD?

14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD is assigned to Cascade Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Smithsburg Middle School (middle), rated A+; Smithsburg High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Washington County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD compare to other homes in Cascade 21719?

Among the 521 homes in Cascade 21719, it is worth more than 73% of them ($324,117 against a typical $262,779), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($205 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,584 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (1.05 ac against a typical 0.74 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1915 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 53% 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 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 14255 Ritchie Rd, Cascade, MD was $2,608. The county assessed it at $251,933.

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