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$258,230$192 / 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 95How 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 $35,000 on Jul 22, 1983

1696 APPLETON RD

ELKTON, MD 21921
1
Baths
1,345 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$258K
$246K low$270K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Jul 22, 1983

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,898 (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.$175,633 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$170,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Deck · 120 ft²

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

E
Cecil Manor Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Cherry Hill Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Elkton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 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%

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How this home compares

1696 Appleton 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 82% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Cecil County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Elkton 21921

What homes are worth in Elkton 21921

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

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$121K$860K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$258,230
CheaperTypical $359,050Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,345 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 1696 Appleton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$258,23018% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19230% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,345 ft²39% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac46% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than195516% of homes20% of homes

About 1696 Appleton Rd

How much is 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD is $258,230 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $246,358 to $270,102. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD last sell?

1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD last sold on Jul 22, 1983 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,345 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD built?

1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD is assigned to Cecil Manor Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Cherry Hill Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,505 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 18% of them ($258,230 against a typical $359,050), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($192 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,345 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1955 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 19% 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 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1696 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD was $1,898. The county assessed it at $175,633.

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