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$239,995$185 / 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 97How 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 $126,000 on Jun 22, 2015

144 INDEPENDENCE DR

ELKTON, MD 21921
1.5
Baths
1,296 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.
2,007 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
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

$240K
$232K low$248K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,000 · Jun 22, 2015
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.$36,745
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$29,396
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.88%
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.$203,250
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA · P · recorded Jun 22, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,604 (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.$169,067 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$187,600

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
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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, Basement
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 · 160 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
Thomson Estates Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Elkton Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Elkton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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.Yes

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

144 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.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Cecil County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Cecil County

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
$120K$858K

This home is worth more than 15% 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$239,995
CheaperTypical $357,870Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$185
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,566 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size2,007 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 144 Independence Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,99515% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18526% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²33% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,007 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than199769% of homes70% of homes

About 144 Independence Dr

How much is 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD is $239,995 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $231,969 to $248,021. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD last sell?

144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD last sold on Jun 22, 2015 for $126,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD?

144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD built?

144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD?

144 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 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,505 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 15% of them ($239,995 against a typical $357,870), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($185 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,566 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,007 ft² against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1997 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 16% 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 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Independence Dr, Elkton, MD was $2,604. The county assessed it at $169,067.

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