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$513,007$209 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $382,705 on Apr 14, 2016

17 ARBOR DR

ESSEX, MD 21221
3.5
Baths
2,460 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$513K
$475K low$551K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$382,705 · Apr 14, 2016
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$42,832
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$34,266
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.89%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$375,081
DIRECT MTG LN · recorded Apr 14, 2016
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$89,786
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$5,308

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,756 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$384,333 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$357,267
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$411,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBALTIMORE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Porch · 200 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Mars Estates Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Stemmers Run Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Kenwood High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

How this home compares

17 Arbor Dr 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 more than 90% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Baltimore County

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
$143K$762K

This home is worth more than 90% 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$513,007
CheaperTypical $284,693Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area2,460 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 17 Arbor Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$513,00790% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20949% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than2,460 ft²93% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac37% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than201695% of homes97% of homes

About 17 Arbor Dr

How much is 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD is $513,007 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $475,170 to $550,844. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD last sell?

17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD last sold on Apr 14, 2016 for $382,705, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD?

17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD has 3.5 bathrooms, 2,460 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD built?

17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD?

17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD is assigned to Mars Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Stemmers Run Middle School (middle), rated D; Kenwood 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 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,678 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 90% of them ($513,007 against a typical $284,693), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($209 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,460 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2016 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 77% 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 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD?

The 2024 property tax bill for 17 Arbor Dr, Essex, MD was $9,756. The county assessed it at $384,333.

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