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17 72ND ST

OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 198226 units960–1,264 ft²
$11M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$420K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$423
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+1.7%vs the Ocean City ZIP median sale $/ft² ($416)

Sales Performance

$387K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+1.1%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
3.8%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+4.4%per yeartypical hold 8.8 yrsfrom 13 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20002004201320162019202120232025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20002004201320162019202120232025

33 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$374K$429K$483K$538K960 ft²1,021 ft²1,082 ft²1,142 ft²1,203 ft²1,264 ft²
Studio
Studio
26 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
Studio · 2 ba · 960 ft²
23 units
Studio · 2 ba · 1,264 ft²
3 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$374K–$389K
3 units
$395K–$406K
9 units
$417K–$433K
11 units
$521K–$538K
3 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.12%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.4%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.9.0 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.30%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.43%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$401,854
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,854
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 3Dec 10, 2025$387,000Unit 25Mar 12, 2025$369,000Unit 3Jan 17, 2025$396,750Unit 5Oct 15, 2024$370,000Unit 19Jan 22, 2024$330,000Unit 20May 9, 2023$190,000Unit 21Mar 31, 2022$370,000Unit 22Mar 24, 2022$360,000Unit 3Feb 18, 2022$350,000Unit 15Feb 17, 2022$352,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,555 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$336,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$168,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$168,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$282,233
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
57
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.60%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyWORCESTER
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
Ocean City Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.0 mi
H
Stephen Decatur High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 mi
M
Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.8 mi

District: Worcester County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21842These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.20%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.10,201
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.648 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,148
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,616
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

17 72nd St
2 ba · 960 ft²
$430K
17 72nd St
2 ba · 960 ft²
$406K
17 72nd St
2 ba · 960 ft²
$430K
17 72nd St # 3
2 ba · 960 ft²
$389K
17 72nd St # 4
2 ba · 960 ft²
$428K
17 72nd St # 5
2 ba · 960 ft²
$377K
17 72nd St # 6
2 ba · 960 ft²
$430K
17 72nd St
2 ba · 960 ft²
$406K
17 72nd St # 8
2 ba · 960 ft²
$430K
17 72nd St # 9
2 ba · 1,264 ft²
$521K
17 72nd St # 10
2 ba · 960 ft²
$406K
17 72nd St # 11
2 ba · 960 ft²
$395K
17 72nd St # 12
2 ba · 960 ft²
$406K
17 72nd St # 13
2 ba · 960 ft²
$406K
17 72nd St # 14
2 ba · 960 ft²
$428K
17 72nd St # 15
2 ba · 960 ft²
$429K
17 72nd St # 16
2 ba · 960 ft²
$422K
17 72nd St # 18
2 ba · 1,264 ft²
$538K
17 72nd St # 19
2 ba · 960 ft²
$395K
17 72nd St # 20
2 ba · 960 ft²
$403K
17 72nd St # 21
2 ba · 960 ft²
$395K
17 72nd St # 22
2 ba · 960 ft²
$433K
17 72nd St # 23
2 ba · 960 ft²
$417K
17 72nd St # 24
2 ba · 960 ft²
$431K
17 72nd St # 25
2 ba · 960 ft²
$374K
17 72nd St # 26
2 ba · 960 ft²
$427K
17 72nd St # 27
2 ba · 1,264 ft²
$521K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 17 72nd St

How many units are in 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD?

17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD has 26 residential units across built in 1982, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 26 units at 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD is $419,712. That works out to $423 per square foot. Units run from 960 to 1,264 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD expensive for Ocean City?

Units at 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD carry a median of $423 per square foot, 2% above the Ocean City median of $416 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD?

1 units at 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD sold in the last 12 months, out of 33 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 3.8% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $387K.

Have units at 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD appreciated?

Across 13 repeat sales of the same unit, 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD returned a median 4.4% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 8.8 years.

What floor plans does 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD have?

The most common plan at 17 72nd St, Ocean City, MD is a 0-bedroom of 960 square feet, repeated 23 times, with a median estimate of $406,032. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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