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$368,059$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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $126,900 on Oct 15, 2001

1540 JOSEPH BIGGS MEMORIAL HWY

RISING SUN, MD 21911
1.5
Baths
1,770 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.
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$368K
$345K low$391K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,900 · Oct 15, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,440 (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.$300,167 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$297,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$304,700

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.Split Foyer
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.30
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
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.Shed · 400 ft²Porch · 168 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.

E
Calvert Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi
H
Rising Sun High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Rising Sun Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21911These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.308 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,580
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,366
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

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How this home compares

1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Rising Sun 21911
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Cecil County

What homes are worth in Rising Sun 21911

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

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$217K$798K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Rising Sun 21911.

How it measures up in Rising Sun 21911

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rising Sun 21911.

Estimated value$368,059
CheaperTypical $372,697Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $233Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,770 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRising Sun 21911Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$368,05948% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20832% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,770 ft²58% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac65% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than198346% of homes44% of homes

About 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy

How much is 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD is $368,059 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $345,070 to $391,048. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD last sell?

1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD last sold on Oct 15, 2001 for $126,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD?

1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,770 square feet of living space and a 1.30-acre lot.

When was 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD built?

1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD?

1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD is assigned to Calvert Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Rising Sun High School (high), rated B; Rising Sun Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD compare to other homes in Rising Sun 21911?

Among the 3,546 homes in Rising Sun 21911, it is worth more than 48% of them ($368,059 against a typical $372,697), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($208 against a typical $233), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,770 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1983 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 52% 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 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Joseph Biggs Memorial Hwy, Rising Sun, MD was $2,440. The county assessed it at $300,167.

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