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$365,718$316 / 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 89How 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

1531 RIDGE RD

WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
1.5
Baths
1,157 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.
1.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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

$366K
$326K low$405K high
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.$70,012
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$56,010
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.80%
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.$278,795
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Jan 10, 2025
2nd 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.$16,911
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,025 (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.$309,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$136,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$285,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$309,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCARROLL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.64
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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.Patio · 216 ft²Porch · 355 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Friendship Valley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Westminster High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Westminster West Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21157These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
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.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.542 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,439
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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%

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

1531 Ridge 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 76% of homes in Carroll County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Westminster 21157
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Carroll County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Westminster 21157
  • Older than 81% of homes in Carroll County

What homes are worth in Westminster 21157

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

This home
$209K$927K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Westminster 21157.

How it measures up in Westminster 21157

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westminster 21157.

Estimated value$365,718
CheaperTypical $453,448Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$316
CheaperTypical $266Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,157 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size1.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 1531 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestminster 21157Carroll County
Estimated valuepricier than$365,71827% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31680% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,157 ft²16% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.64 ac78% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than196326% of homes19% of homes

About 1531 Ridge Rd

How much is 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD is $365,718 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $326,121 to $405,315. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD last sell?

1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD last sold on Jan 10, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD?

1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,157 square feet of living space and a 1.64-acre lot.

When was 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD built?

1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD?

1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD is assigned to Friendship Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Westminster High School (high), rated A-; Westminster West Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Carroll County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD compare to other homes in Westminster 21157?

Among the 12,551 homes in Westminster 21157, it is worth more than 27% of them ($365,718 against a typical $453,448), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($316 against a typical $266), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,157 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (1.64 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1963 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Carroll County, it is worth more than 24% 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 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1531 Ridge Rd, Westminster, MD was $3,025. The county assessed it at $309,700.

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