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$48,171
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 75How 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

1831 RIGGS AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21217
1
Baths
1,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$48K
$36K low$60K high
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.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
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.164%
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.$84,750
COMMERCIAL LENDER LLC · recorded Aug 17, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$838 (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.$35,667 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,333
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,000

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.Townhouse
CountyBALTIMORE CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Gilmor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Carver Vocational-Technical High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy WestD-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21217These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.30,052
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,546
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,606
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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

1831 Riggs Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Baltimore city County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Baltimore city County
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Baltimore 21217

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21217

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

This home
$26K$764K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Baltimore 21217.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21217.

Estimated value$48,171
CheaperTypical $140,000Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,263 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 1831 Riggs Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSandtown / WinchesterBaltimore 21217Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$48,17124% of homes10% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1,200 ft²60% of homes44% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than192079% of homes88% of homes44% of homes

About 1831 Riggs Ave

How much is 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD is $48,171 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $36,361 to $59,981. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD?

1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD has 1 bathrooms and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD?

1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Gilmor Elementary School (elementary); Carver Vocational-Technical High School (high), rated F; Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West (middle), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21217?

Among the 11,676 homes in Baltimore 21217, it is worth more than 10% of them ($48,171 against a typical $140,000), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,263 ft²) and it is newer than 88% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than almost no 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 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1831 Riggs Ave, Baltimore, MD was $838. The county assessed it at $35,667.

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