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$99,076
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 58How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1538 APPLETON ST

BALTIMORE, MD 21217
0
Baths
1,738 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$99K
$58K low$140K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,409 (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.$60,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBALTIMORE CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Matthew A. Henson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Carver Vocational-Technical High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy WestD-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21217These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.77%
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.27%
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.30,052
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,546
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,606
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

1538 Appleton St 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 83% of homes in Baltimore city County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Easterwood
  • Among the newest homes in Easterwood

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21217

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

This home
$22K$670K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Baltimore 21217.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21217.

Estimated value$99,076
CheaperTypical $95,000Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size1,738 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,263 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 1538 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEasterwoodBaltimore 21217Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,07677% of homes52% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,738 ft²85% of homes73% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than1920almost all homes88% of homes44% of homes

About 1538 Appleton St

How much is 1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD is $99,076 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $57,751 to $140,401. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD last sell?

1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD built?

1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD?

1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Matthew A. Henson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Carver Vocational-Technical High School (high), rated F; Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West (middle), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21217?

Among the 11,676 homes in Baltimore 21217, it is worth more than 52% of them ($99,076 against a typical $95,000), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1,738 ft² against a typical 1,263 ft²) and it is newer than 88% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than 17% 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 1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Appleton St, Baltimore, MD was $1,409. The county assessed it at $60,000.

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