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$235,760$218 / 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 $169,000 on Jun 18, 2020

1685 POLES RD

ESSEX, MD 21221
2
Baths
1,080 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.
2,070 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$236K
$222K low$249K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,000 · Jun 18, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,958 (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.$183,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$168,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,000

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
CountyBaltimore
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Patio · 216 ft²Porch · 72 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.

M
Deep Creek Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Sussex Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Chesapeake High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21221These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.94%
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.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.42,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,898 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,410
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

1685 Poles 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 83% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Essex 21221

What homes are worth in Essex 21221

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

This home
$136K$716K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Essex 21221.

How it measures up in Essex 21221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 21221.

Estimated value$235,760
CheaperTypical $281,889Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size2,070 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 1685 Poles Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,76033% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21860% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²28% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,070 ft²15% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195955% of homes44% of homes

About 1685 Poles Rd

How much is 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD is $235,760 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $222,356 to $249,164. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD last sell?

1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD last sold on Jun 18, 2020 for $169,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD?

1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD built?

1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD?

1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD is assigned to Deep Creek Middle School (middle), rated C-; Sussex Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Chesapeake High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,678 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 33% of them ($235,760 against a typical $281,889), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($218 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (2,070 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1959 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore 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 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1685 Poles Rd, Essex, MD was $2,958. The county assessed it at $183,900.

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